Putin hosts world leaders at lavish army parade amid Ukraine war

09/05/2025 03:59 France 24

Russian President Vladimir Putin's major Victory Day parade began in Moscow on Friday, marking 80 years since Nazi Germany’s defeat. With more than 20 foreign leaders attending, including China’s Xi Jinping, the Kremlin aims to showcase strength amid its war in Ukraine. Putin announced a "humanitarian" truce over the holiday.

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