Russia stages massive WW2 parade despite Western boycott
Russia has staged its biggest military parade, marking 70 years since victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two. Thousands of troops marched across Red Square in Moscow, and new armour was displayed for the first time. Many foreign dignitaries were present, but most Western leaders stayed away because of Russia's role in Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin said global co-operation had been put at risk in recent years. His Ukrainian counterpart accused him of justifying aggression.
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