Victory Day parade in Moscow - in pictures

  • Russian soldiers take part in the Victory Day military parade, marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in the Second World War, in Moscow's Red Square. EPA
    Russian soldiers take part in the Victory Day military parade, marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in the Second World War, in Moscow's Red Square. EPA
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping attend the parade. Reuters
    Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping attend the parade. Reuters
  • Russia's commander of ground troops, Oleg Salyukov, led 11,000 troops into Red Square, where they were inspected by Defence Minister Andrei Belousov. AP
    Russia's commander of ground troops, Oleg Salyukov, led 11,000 troops into Red Square, where they were inspected by Defence Minister Andrei Belousov. AP
  • Russian soldiers march in columns. Reuters
    Russian soldiers march in columns. Reuters
  • Mr Putin addressed Russia's military, veterans and international leaders. Reuters
    Mr Putin addressed Russia's military, veterans and international leaders. Reuters
  • Chinese soldiers taking part in the parade in Red Square. Reuters
    Chinese soldiers taking part in the parade in Red Square. Reuters
  • Russian service members. Reuters
    Russian service members. Reuters