Russia Flaunts 'Weapons Of War' At V-Day Parade: T-34 Tanks, S-400, Artillery, Drones & Jets
Russia flaunted its weapons of war and paraded them in Moscow's Red Square as the nation marked 80 years since Nazi Germany's defeat. Russian troops fighting in Ukraine marched together with Chinese forces in a Victory Day celebration. This year's Victory Day parade welcomed the highest number of foreign heads since 2015 – at least 27 – including the leaders of Brazil, Slovakia and Serbia. Russia flaunted T-34 tanks, S-400, artillery, drones and fighter jets at the parade. Watch.
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