Russia commemorated the 80th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany with a grand military parade in Moscow, attended by President Putin and foreign leaders like Xi Jinping and Lula da Silva. The event, highlighting Russia’s military might amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, featured over 11,500 soldiers and advanced military hardware, including nuclear missile launchers. Despite a declared ceasefire, the celebrations were marred by Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow, prompting heightened security and significant disruptions to air travel.