Russia Marks 80 Years Since Soviet WWII Victory With Grandiose Military Parade

Russia marked 80 years since the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II on Friday with a large military parade on Red Square.

Joined by over two dozen foreign leaders, President Vladimir Putin oversaw the parade of over 11,000 Russian soldiers and members of the security services. Another 1,500 servicemen who fought in the invasion of Ukraine made an appearance. Servicemen from “friendly nations” also took part in the event.

Here's a look at photos from the main parade in Moscow as well as the parade in the southern Russian city of Voronezh:

Russian Sukhoi SU-25 fighter jets release smoke in the colors of the Russian flag as they fly over Red Square

Putin speaks during the military parade on Red Square.

Russian snipers seen on the Kremlin walls during the Victory Day parad

Tanks at a military parade.

Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, dressed in a civilian suit, reviews troops from an Aurus Senate convertible.

Orlan drones at a military parade.

Su-25 attack aircraft during the parade flyover.

Tanks at a military parade.

American filmmaker Oliver Stone at the Victory Day parade.

Military vehicles at the military parade.

Military vehicles at the military parade.

Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon (2nd R), Russia's President Vladimir Putin (3rd R), Chinese President Xi Jinping (C), Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov (4th L), Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (3rd L) and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko (L).

Russian Yars intercontinental ballistic missile launchers take part in the Victory Day military parade.

Cavalry officers march past soldiers.

Russian Sukhoi SU-25 fighter jets release smoke in the colors of the Russian flag as they fly over Red Square.

Spectators pose with a military veteran at the Victory Day parade in Voronezh, southern Russia.

A man stands in front of a public exhibition of photos of Voronezh during World War II

Military vehicles roll down the streets of Voronezh

A girl stands near posters advertising World War II-themed concerts and performances taking place on May 9.

A man stands in front of a Soviet-era poster that reads "We fought for the happiness of our children!"

Victory Day commemorations in Voronezh

Victory Day commemorations in Voronezh.