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Russia Today
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Putin welcomes foreign leaders on Victory Day: As it happened
Military parades and other ceremonial events paying tribute to the valor and sacrifice of the Soviet people have taken place across Russia, with the centerpiece Victory Day celebration in Moscow attended by 28 foreign leaders. Thousands of troops and dozens of military vehicles paraded through Moscow's iconic Red Square on May 9 to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany and its collaborators. For over a decade, Victory Day has also featured a massive civilian march known as the Immortal Regiment, during which people carry portraits of their relatives who fought the Nazis. Dozens of Immortal Regiment marches have already taken place across the world over the past week – including in China, Africa, and Latin America – leading up to Russia's Victory Day celebrations. Following the parade in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a series of meetings with visiting leaders, with talks expected to cover Ukraine, regional conflicts, energy cooperation, and economic ties. The leaders of Brazil, Egypt, Slovakia, Serbia, and Uzbekistan were among those taking part in the discussions. This live stream has ended.
Russia Today
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Immortal Regiment honors Soviet WWII veterans under tight police watch in Berlin (VIDEOS)
Hundreds of people took to the streets of Berlin on Friday to commemorate those who fought for the Soviet Union in World War II in a civilian march known as the Immortal Regiment. However, Soviet flags and symbols were not allowed and participants were prevented from marching in a single procession to the city's main war memorial. The Immortal Regiment, which is held on May 9 in cities across Russia and other countries, is a procession in which people carry portraits of relatives who fought against Nazi Germany in World War II. The idea was first conceived in the Russian city of Tomsk in 2012 and has since spread across the world. The procession in Berlin, which drew members of the Russian community and local residents, moved through the center of the German capital and concluded at the Soviet War Memorial in Tiergarten, where thousands of Red Army soldiers are buried. Marchers wishing to lay flowers at the memorial to mark the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat were allowed to approach the site in groups of only ten, each escorted by law the memorial, a group of pro-Ukraine activists attempted to interfere with the flower-laying ceremony and had to be restrained by police. Marchers were chanting 'Russia, Russia,' while the opposing demonstrators waved Ukrainian and NATO flags and held signs reading 'Arm Ukraine.'Earlier this week, Berlin city officials banned the display of Soviet flags and symbols at World War II memorials during the May 8–9 events in the capital. The restrictions also extended to singing Soviet songs in public. Moscow decried the ban as 'degrading' and 'discriminatory.' The Russian embassy in Berlin strongly criticized the measure, arguing that it violated the rights of the descendants of Soviet soldiers. Up to 27 million Soviet citizens died in the fight to defeat Nazism. In 2023, the city authorities outlawed both Russian and Soviet flags during Victory Day commemorations. In 2024, additional symbols, including the letters 'Z' and 'V', were banned for being associated with the Ukraine conflict. Despite the ban, participants of the Immortal Regiment sang 'Katyusha', a popular wartime folk song symbolizing hope, sacrifice, and the longing of those left behind on the home front.
Russia Today
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Immortal Regiment honors Soviet WWII veterans under tight police watch in Berlin (VIDEOS))
Hundreds of people took to the streets of Berlin on Friday to commemorate those who fought for the Soviet Union in World War II in a civilian march known as the Immortal Regiment. However, Soviet flags and symbols were not allowed and participants were prevented from marching in a single procession to the city's main war memorial. The Immortal Regiment, which is held on May 9 in cities across Russia and other countries, is a procession in which people carry portraits of relatives who fought against Nazi Germany in World War II. The idea was first conceived in the Russian city of Tomsk in 2012 and has since spread across the world. The procession in Berlin, which drew members of the Russian community and local residents, moved through the center of the German capital and concluded at the Soviet War Memorial in Tiergarten, where thousands of Red Army soldiers are buried. Marchers wishing to lay flowers at the memorial to mark the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat were allowed to approach the site in groups of only ten, each escorted by law the memorial, a group of pro-Ukraine activists attempted to interfere with the flower-laying ceremony and had to be restrained by police. Marchers were chanting 'Russia, Russia,' while the opposing demonstrators waved Ukrainian and NATO flags and held signs reading 'Arm Ukraine.'Earlier this week, Berlin city officials banned the display of Soviet flags and symbols at World War II memorials during the May 8–9 events in the capital. The restrictions also extended to singing Soviet songs in public. Moscow decried the ban as 'degrading' and 'discriminatory.' The Russian embassy in Berlin strongly criticized the measure, arguing that it violated the rights of the descendants of Soviet soldiers. Up to 27 million Soviet citizens died in the fight to defeat Nazism. In 2023, the city authorities outlawed both Russian and Soviet flags during Victory Day commemorations. In 2024, additional symbols, including the letters 'Z' and 'V', were banned for being associated with the Ukraine conflict. Despite the ban, participants of the Immortal Regiment sang 'Katyusha', a popular wartime folk song symbolizing hope, sacrifice, and the longing of those left behind on the home front.
The Guardian
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Car park bingo and Victory Day in Moscow: photos of the day
Russian servicemen and women at the Victory Day parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany during the second world war Photograph: AFP/Getty Images Soldiers march during the parade at Red Square in central Moscow Photograph: AFP/Getty Images Women wearing Soviet military uniforms and carrying portraits of war veterans walk along a street during Victory Day celebrations in Moldova's capital Photograph: Elena Covalenco/AFP/Getty Images During the Immortal Regiment Bishkek procession people carry photographs of their relatives to commemorate Victory Day and those who fought in the war Photograph: Igor Kovalenko/EPA A Ukraine supporter makes a protest at the Soviet War Memorial in Berlin's Tiergarten Photograph: Filip Singer/EPA Pope Leo XIV, centre, leaves Mass held with the College of Cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel, in the Vatican, the day after his election as 267th pontiff of the Catholic church. Photograph: AP Kim Jong-un inspects the Korean People's Army long-range artillery and missile systems at an undisclosed location in North Korea Photograph: KCNA via KNS/AFP/Getty Images A girl waits for transportation as she, along with her family travel to safety after overnight shelling as tensions between India and Pakistan mount over the disputed region Photograph: Farooq Khan/EPA Buenos Aires' iconic Obelisk, a 67.5-metre monument around which large events are held, is launching a tourist lift that will allow visitors and locals to access its summit with ease for the first time since its construction in 1936 Photograph: Luis Robayo/AFP/Getty Images The car park of a disused shopping centre in the Riviere Salee district is used as a makeshift bingo hall Photograph: Delphine Mayeur/AFP/Getty Images Visitors pass a 3D screen covering the South Korean pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images A Buddhist pours holy water over a statue of Prince Siddhartha Gautama – or Buddha – at a shopping centre in the run-up to the Vesak festival, also known as Buddha Jayanti, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha Photograph: Juni Kriswanto/AFP/Getty Images An image is projected on to a building during the city's Lunar Festival of Lights Photograph: Hristo Vladev/Anadolu/Getty Images
Russia Today
09-05-2025
- General
- Russia Today
Russia celebrates 80th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany: LIVE UPDATES
Military parades and other ceremonial events paying tribute to the valor and sacrifice of the Soviet people are taking place across Russia, with the centerpiece event kicking off in Moscow at 10am local time. Thousands of troops and dozens of military vehicles will parade across Moscow's iconic Red Square on May 9 to mark the 80th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany and its collaborators. For over a decade, Victory Day has also featured a massive civilian march known as the Immortal Regiment, during which people carry portraits of their relatives who fought the Nazis. Dozens of Immortal Regiment marches have already taken place across the world over the past week – including in China, Africa, and Latin America – leading up to Russia's Victory Day celebrations.
