Russia holds military parade to mark Victory Day

TIL Desk/World/Moscow/ Russia held a grand military parade in central Moscow’s Red Square to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.

In an address to troops and guests ahead of the annual event, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Soviet contributions to the defeat of fascism during World War II and warned against attempts to rewrite history.

Putin said lessons from history must be learned, but those who are “obsessed with the delusional theory of their exclusivity” are in fact utilizing aspects of Nazi ideology.

“Each family holds a sacred memory of those who were victorious. And we will always be proud of their feat,” he said. Putin said Russia consistently defends international law, firmly protects its national interests, and ensures the security of its people.

“This is reliably guaranteed by the valiant Armed Forces of Russia, the heirs of the soldiers of victory,” Putin said.