BBC: Russian WW2 Victory Day parade showcases new weapons
Russian armed forces have paraded in central Moscow to mark the 71st anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two.
Some of Russia's latest military hardware was on show, including the RS-24 Yars long-range nuclear missile.
Fighters, heavy bombers and helicopters flew over Red Square, including types combat-tested in Syria, where Russian aircraft are helping government forces.
The march past included Russia's new National Guard.
The National Guard will be armed with new AK-74M machine guns and will be tasked with fighting terrorism and organised crime. Those operations are currently the domain of interior ministry Omon and Sobr special forces.
The parade involved 10,000 military staff, 135 armoured vehicles and 71 aircraft.
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WNU Editor: The full video on today's Victory day parade in Moscow is below.
Russia's Victory Day Parade In Mocow
#DigitalVDay: Start online journey to Victory Day celebrations with RT LIVE UPDATES -- RT
Russia celebrates 71st anniversary of Victory in World War II -- TASS
Russia showcases Syria hardware in Red Square military parade -- Reuters
Russia Parades New Weapons in Syria on Victory Day -- Moscow Times
Russia displays military strength with 71st anniversary Moscow Victory Day parade in Red Square -- IBTimes
Russia displays military might with Victory Day parade on Red Square -- The Telegraph
Russia marks Victory Day -- Euronews
Victory Day in Russia -- DW
Putin's Troops March For Moscow's Neverending Victory -- Newsweek
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