These pictures were taken during the Victory Day parade at Red Square in Moscow, Russia, yesterday to marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe. In what is seen as punishment for Kremlin meddling in Ukraine, Western countries led by Russia's World War II allies have boycotted the festivities, leaving Putin to mark the day in the company of the leaders of China, India, Cuba and other Moscow-friendly figures. Addressing thousands of foreign guests and veterans, Russian President Vladimir Putin chose to ignore the boycott, thanking Britain, France and the US for their "contribution" to the defeat of Germany. Photo: AFP
These pictures were taken during the Victory Day parade at Red Square in Moscow, Russia, yesterday to marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe. In what is seen as punishment for Kremlin meddling in Ukraine, Western countries led by Russia's World War II allies have boycotted the festivities, leaving Putin to mark the day in the company of the leaders of China, India, Cuba and other Moscow-friendly figures. Addressing thousands of foreign guests and veterans, Russian President Vladimir Putin chose to ignore the boycott, thanking Britain, France and the US for their "contribution" to the defeat of Germany. Photo: AFP
These pictures were taken during the Victory Day parade at Red Square in Moscow, Russia, yesterday to marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe. In what is seen as punishment for Kremlin meddling in Ukraine, Western countries led by Russia's World War II allies have boycotted the festivities, leaving Putin to mark the day in the company of the leaders of China, India, Cuba and other Moscow-friendly figures. Addressing thousands of foreign guests and veterans, Russian President Vladimir Putin chose to ignore the boycott, thanking Britain, France and the US for their "contribution" to the defeat of Germany. Photo: AFP
