Bangladesh, May 9 -- On May 9, Russia commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Unions triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II with grand military parades, ceremonies, and international diplomatic engagements, even as fighting continued along its borders. The Victory Day celebration, deeply symbolic in Russian national memory, was highlighted by a massive parade in Moscows Red Square, attended by President Vladimir Putin and 29 foreign leaders from across the globe.

The festivities commenced at 10 am local time, featuring thousands of troops and dozens of military vehicles marching across Red Square under the watchful eyes of both Russian citizens and the international community. The parade not only paid tribute to the valor and ...