President Vladimir Putin recalls heroic defence of Sevastopol at Victory Day Parade
- 10 years ago
Russia held its annual Victory Day Parade in Moscow’s Red Square marking the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War 69 years ago.
It was held to the backdrop of what is seen as a surge of patriotism in the country sparked by the annexation of Crimea.
President Vladimir Putin made no reference to events in Ukraine in the past three months but did mention the heroic defence of the city of Sevastopol during the Second World War.
This years parade featured the Black Sea Marine Corps carrying flags of Russia’s Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.
A similar victory parade will be staged in the Crimean City on Friday afternoon though it is not clear if President Putin will be present.
German Chancellor Angel Merkel said it would be a “pity” if he did attend.
It was held to the backdrop of what is seen as a surge of patriotism in the country sparked by the annexation of Crimea.
President Vladimir Putin made no reference to events in Ukraine in the past three months but did mention the heroic defence of the city of Sevastopol during the Second World War.
This years parade featured the Black Sea Marine Corps carrying flags of Russia’s Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.
A similar victory parade will be staged in the Crimean City on Friday afternoon though it is not clear if President Putin will be present.
German Chancellor Angel Merkel said it would be a “pity” if he did attend.