Russian military vehicles, including Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system units, drive along a road before a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 79th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Moscow, Russia, on May 9, 2024. (Photo by Shamil Zhumatov/Reuters)





Russian Sukhoi Su-25 fighter jets release smoke in the colours of the Russian flag as they fly over Moscow during the Victory Day military parade on May 9, 2024. Russia celebrates the 79th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. (Photo by Alexander Nemenov/AFP Photo)





Russian servicemen involved in the country's military action in Ukraine, march on Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in central Moscow on May 9, 2024. Russia celebrates the 79th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. (Photo by Alexander Nemenov/AFP Photo)





Russian service members pose for a picture ahead of a military parade on Victory Day in Moscow, Russia, on May 9, 2024. (Photo by Shamil Zhumatov/Reuters)





Russian service members take part in a military parade on Victory Day in Red Square in Moscow, Russia on May 9, 2024. (Photo by Maxim Shemetov/Reuters)





Spectators watch Russia's S-400 air defence system units after the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia on May 9, 2024. (Photo by Yulia Morozova/Reuters)





Russian service members ride on an armoured personnel carrier during a military parade on Victory Day in Red Square in Moscow, Russia on May 9, 2024. (Photo by Evgenia Novozhenina/Reuters)





People attend a parade on Victory Day, which marks the 79th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Vladivostok, Russia, on May 9, 2024. (Photo by Tatiana Meel/Reuters)





Russian service members march in columns during a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 79th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in Moscow, Russia on May 9, 2024. (Photo by Maxim Shemetov/Reuters)





A Russian honour guard marches during a military parade on Victory Day in Red Square in Moscow, Russia on May 9, 2024. (Photo by Maxim Shemetov/Reuters)





A Russian service member stands next to an acquaintance during preparations ahead of the Victory Day parade in Moscow, Russia on May 9, 2024. (Photo by Maxim Shemetov/Reuters)





A pedestrian takes video of Russian service members marching towards Red Square before a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 79th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia, on May 9, 2024. (Photo by Shamil Zhumatov/Reuters)





Russian service members march in columns before a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 79th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia, on May 9, 2024. (Photo by Shamil Zhumatov/Reuters)





Russian “Yars” intercontinental ballistic missile launcher takes part in the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, 09 May 2024. Russia marks the 79th anniversary of the victory in World War II over Nazi Germany and its allies. The Soviet Union lost 27 million people in the war. (Photo by Maxim Shipenkov/EPA/EFE/Rex Features/Shutterstock)





Russian servicemen march during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, May 9, 2024, marking the 79th anniversary of the end of World War II. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP Photo)





People attend a parade and the Immortal Regiment event on Victory Day in Vladivostok, Russia, on May 9, 2024. (Photo by Tatiana Meel/Reuters)





People take part in the celebrations of Victory Day in Vladivostok, Russia, on May 9, 2024. (Photo by Tatiana Meel/Reuters)





Members of a Russian military band take part in a parade on Victory Day during a snowfall in Red Square in Moscow, Russia on May 9, 2024. (Photo by Maxim Shemetov/Reuters)





A spectator holds a flag of the Wagner private mercenary group while watching the Victory Day parade in Moscow, Russia on May 9, 2024. (Photo by Yulia Morozova/Reuters)





Russian servicemen march during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, May 9, 2024, marking the 79th anniversary of the end of World War II. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP Photo)