Russia marked the Soviet Union's role in defeating Nazi Germany 71 years ago by holding one of the largest Victory Day military parades in Moscow in years today.
President Vladimir Putin presided over the parade, which included tanks, aircraft, and ballistic missiles.
The parade in Moscow was a strong reminder of Russia's dedication in recent years to modernize its military. It is also a show of strength by Putin as he continues his claims of being the defender of Russians even outside of the Russian border.
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Russian MiG-29SMT fighter jets fly in formation during the Victory Day parade, marking the 71st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, above the monument of Minin and Pozharsky at Red Square in Moscow, Russia May 9, 2016.
Russian servicemen march during the Victory Day parade, marking the 71st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, at Red Square in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2016.
Russian Mi-28N military helicopters fly in formation during the Victory Day parade, marking the 71st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, above GUM department at Red Square in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2016.
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