Russia holds military parade to mark V-Day

Before Putin's speech, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, in a black open-top limousine, reviewed the troops lined up on Red Square and wished them a happy Victory Day. The troops in full dress chanted "Hooray!" in reply.

About 11,000 soldiers in 33 formations marched across Red Square, followed by a mechanized convoy of 131 modern weapons and military equipment.

The ceremony lasted about one hour, and the aviation part of the parade was canceled due to weather conditions.