Russia Marks WW II Victory With Huge Military Parade

Russia staged a massive military parade Saturday in Moscow's Red Square to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, or VE Day — the day in 1945 when Nazi troops laid down their arms, ending World War II. Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Russia's main World War II allies — the United States, Britain and France — for helping to defeat the Nazis. This year's parade took place as Russia is embroiled in a standoff with Western countries...

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