Russia on Friday celebrated the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, as President Vladimir Putin presided over a massive parade of tanks, missiles and troops through Red Square and welcomed over two dozen world leaders — the most since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken center stage at Russia’s Victory Day parade, commemorating 80 years since the end of World War Two. Putin surrounding himself by friendly world leaders, such as Chinese President Xi Jinping,