The Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the annual Victory Day parade in Moscow later today, an event he hopes will rally patriotism as his forces advance in Ukraine.
The 9 May parade marks the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II and has become one of Russia's most important public holidays under Mr Putin.
The parade takes place on Red Square, featuring columns of Russian military equipment, including advanced missiles and air defence systems, as well as thousands of military personnel dressed in ceremonial attire. They are the heads of five ex-Soviet countries, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, as well as the leaders of Cuba, Laos and Guinea-Bissau.
The parade, which starts at 10am Moscow time in the Russian capital, is one of the largest events of the year in the city. The festivities come two days after Mr Putin vowed at a lavish inauguration to deliver"victory" to Russians, embarking on a record-breaking fifth term with more power than ever.
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