MOSCOW, May 7 — Russia today held its final rehearsal for an annual parade marking the Soviet victory in World War II, where its military might will be showcased amid Moscow’s campaign in Ukraine. To mark the 77th anniversary since victory in what Russia calls the Great Patriotic War, thousands...
MOSCOW, May 7 — Russia today held its final rehearsal for an annual parade marking the Soviet victory in World War II, where its military might will be showcased amid Moscow’s campaign in Ukraine.
The parade became an annual event after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 and has gained prominence during President Vladimir Putin’s two decades in power as a display of military muscle. According to Russia’s defence ministry, 77 aircraft will participate in the flypast, including the rarely-seen Il-80 Doomsday plane that is capable of withstanding a nuclear attack.
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