Russia celebrates WWII Victory Day: Live updates

The day marking the triumph over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War is one of Russia’s most revered holidays

Thousands of troops and dozens of military vehicles will parade across Moscow’s iconic Red Square on May 9 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of victory against the Nazi German invaders and their collaborators.

Military parades and other ceremonial events paying tribute to the valor and sacrifice of the Soviet people are taking place in over 300 cities across Russia...