Three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire begins as Moscow holds Victory Day parade – Europe live

Russia's annual Victory Parade begins in Red Square Russia’s annual military parade celebrating the allies’ victory over Nazi Germany in the second world war has begun in Red Square . For the first time in nearly 20 years , the event – typically a bombastic show of military strength – will take place without a display of tanks and ballistic missiles over fears of a long-range attack by Ukrainian drones. Here are some images of the parade coming in over the wires: Russian service members take part in a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in the second world war, in Red Square in Moscow on 09 May 2026. Photograph: Kremlin.ru/Reuters Russian service members take part in a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in the second world war, in Red Square in Moscow on 09 May 2026. Photograph: Kremlin.ru/Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in the second world war, in Red Square in Moscow on 09 May 2026. Photograph: Kremlin.ru/Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in the second world war, in Red Square in Moscow on 09 May 2026. …