In pictures: Vladimir Putin joins crowds in Russia’s Victory Day parade

In pictures: Vladimir Putin joins crowds in Russia’s Victory Day parade

The annual Victory Day parade marking Germany’s surrender to the former Soviet Union at the end of the Second World War has taken place in Moscow.

Russian president Vladimir Putin was among the crowds who watched the military parade.

A Second World War-era Soviet tank T-34 makes its way during the Victory Day military parade to celebrate 73 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany (AP)
A Second World War-era Soviet tank T-34 makes its way during the Victory Day military parade to celebrate 73 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany (AP)

Yars strategic missiles were among some of the more up-to-date military hardware on display (AP)
Yars strategic missiles were among some of the more up-to-date military hardware on display (AP)

The parade included fly-pasts of modern military aircraft (AP)
The parade included fly-pasts of modern military aircraft (AP)

Russian military strength was to the fore during marches in Red Square (AP)
Russian military strength was to the fore during marches in Red Square (AP)

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