The 2025 Moscow Victory Day Parade was a military parade held in

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, on 9 May 2025, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of

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, which celebrates the defeat of

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and the

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Background

Victory Day is a significant secular holiday in Russia that commemorates Germany's surrender in World War II, which marked

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of one of the deadliest conflicts in human history. At least 26 million Soviet citizens lost their lives. Victory Day has been observed annually on 9 May since 1945, and it is one of the most revered and widely celebrated

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, with parades, fireworks, and concerts held across the country. During the presidency of Vladimir V. Putin, Western observers and media have maintained that the holiday has been used for

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purposes, particularly since the

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Parade summary

For the first time since 2012,

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did not greet the 11,500 troops on Red Square as

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, as he was replaced on 12 May 2024 after the 2024 Victory Day Parade, with

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assuming the role, appearing in a civilian suit rather than military uniform. Thirteen foreign contingents participated in the parade, including troops from the

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with

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, and

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joining the procession for the first time. The mechanized column opened with the iconic WWII-era

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tank and

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self-propelled gun, symbolizing Soviet victory. They were followed by a display of modern military hardware:

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and

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infantry fighting vehicles,

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, T-80BVM, and

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Proryv main battle tanks, reconnaissance vehicles, medical transports, and missile systems including the

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and

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air defense system. Notably, unmanned aerial vehicles and loitering munitions such as the

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and Geran-2 drones were featured for the first time, highlighting the growing role of drone warfare. The parade concluded with a flyover by Su-30SM and

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fighter jets from the

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and

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aerobatic teams, followed by six

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jets emitting plumes in the colors of the Russian tricolour. In a significant diplomatic gesture, the

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, became the first leader from an EU or NATO member state to attend the parade since the onset of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Putin's speech

In his Victory Day address, President Vladimir Putin emphasized Russia's role as the primary force behind the defeat of

, crediting the Soviet people with extraordinary heroism and sacrifice. He honored the memory of fallen soldiers and lauded the contributions of all Soviet republics, particularly highlighting the support from Central Asia and the South Caucasus during the war. He condemned modern attempts to distort the history of World War II, including efforts to downplay the Soviet Union's role or to rehabilitate Nazi collaborators. He criticized unnamed countries for erasing Soviet-era monuments and replacing them with memorials to what he called "traitors and Hitler's accomplices." He stated that Russia "will never agree" with the falsification of history or the slandering of the Red Army's legacy, and reaffirmed the need to preserve the truth and dignity of the Soviet war effort. Tying the legacy of the war to present-day events, Putin claimed that Russia's current military efforts are a continuation of the fight against Nazism and aggression. He asserted that the entire Russian society supports its soldiers and insisted that truth and justice are on Russia's side. He also warned of rising

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and

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, saying that Russia remains a global barrier against such ideologies. While acknowledging the contributions of the Allied nations, including the opening of the Second Front and the efforts of the Resistance and the Chinese people, Putin reiterated that the turning point of the war came on Soviet soil. He called on Russians to remain united, proud, and committed to their homeland, stating that the nation's strength lies in its unity, heritage, and values passed down by the wartime generation.

Foreign dignitaries in attendance

On 6 May, Yuri Ushakov, an aide to President Putin on foreign policy, announced a list of dignitaries who were to attend the parade, among whom were the leaders of 29 nations. Virtually all attended, including the leaders of most of the

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, with the exceptions of the GUAM countries (

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, and

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) and the

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. Azerbaijani President

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cancelled his visit on 7 May, as did

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. *

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* Chairwoman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

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and First Secretary of the Communist Party

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* Ambassador of Iran to Russia

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On the evening of 8 May, Putin hosted an official dinner for foreign leaders present for the Victory Day parade.

Full order of the 2025 parade

Bold indicates first appearance, ''italic'' indicates multiple appearances, ''Bold and italic'' indicate returning appearance, all indicated unless otherwise noted. *

, Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation (parade reviewing inspector) * ''

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'' (parade commander)

Military bands

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, Major General '' Timofey Mayakin'' * Corps of Drums of the

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– Led by the College Commandant, Colonel Alexander Gerasimov

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** '' Beijing Capital Garrison Honor Guard Battalion,

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'' * '' Kronstadt Sea Cadet Corps'' * ''Moscow Young Army Patriotic Cadets Unit'' (''on behalf of the

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"General of the Army

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'' tank destroyers * '' Tigr-M'' infantry mobility vehicle ( 16th Guards Spetsnaz Brigade) * ZA-SpN "Titan" infantry mobility vehicles * ''Typhoon-K53949 "Phoenix"'' infantry mobility vehicles * ''Linza'' medical evacuation vehicles *

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reconnaissance vehicles (136th Guards Reconnaissance Battalion of

2nd Guards Motor Rifle Division The 2nd Guards Mikhail Kalinin, M. I. Kalinin Taman Motor Rifle Division is a Russian Guards, Guards Mechanized infantry, mechanised infantry Division (military), division of the Russian Ground Forces. Its Military Unit Number is 23626. The 2nd ...

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15th Guards Motor Rifle Regiment The 15th Guards Motorized Rifle Shavlinsky Order of Lenin, Red Banner Regiment (15 Guards MSP), () is a motor rifle regiment of the Russian Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Its Military Unit Number is 31134. It is base ...

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infantry fighting vehicles ( 27th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade) * ''

'' main battle tanks ( 1st Guards Tank Regiment) * '' T-80BVM'' main battle tanks ( 13th Guards Tank Regiment) * ''

"Proryv"'' main battle tanks (

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) * '' 2S19 Msta-S'' self-propelled howitzers (

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) * 2S44 Giatsint-K & 2S43 Malva self-propelled howitzers * '' Tornado-S'' multiple rocket launchers * '' TOS-2 "Tosochka"'' heavy flamethrower systems * ''

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BMD-4 The BMD-4 () is an amphibious infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) originating from post-Cold War Russia. Originally designated as the BMD-3M, the chassis of the BMD-4 is the same as that of the BMD-3 because it was developed on the same basis. This ...

'' & ''BTR-MDM "Rakushka"'' infantry fighting vehicles (

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RS-24 Yars The RS-24 Yars (РС-24 Ярс – ракета стратегическая (strategic missile)-modification 24) also known as Topol-MR, NATO reporting name SS-29 or SS-27 Mod 2), is a Russian MIRV-equipped, thermonuclear armed intercontinen ...

'' intercontinental ballistic missile systems ( 54th Guards Rocket Division) * ''

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'' infantry fighting vehicles

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Sukhoi Su-30 The Sukhoi Su-30 (; NATO reporting name: Flanker-C/G/H) is a twin-engine, two-seat supermaneuverable fighter aircraft developed in the Soviet Union in the 1980s by Russia's Sukhoi Aviation Corporation. It is a multirole fighter for all-weath ...

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Mikoyan MiG-29 The Mikoyan MiG-29 (; NATO reporting name: Fulcrum) is a twin-engine fighter aircraft designed in the Soviet Union. Developed by the Mikoyan design bureau as an air superiority fighter during the 1970s, the MiG-29, along with the larger Suk ...

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aerobatic teams) * ''

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'' attack aircraft

Music

Music was performed by the massed bands of the Moscow Garrison, commanded by Major general Timofey Mayakin. Inspection of Troops *'' Sacred War'' ("Священная война") by Aleksandr Aleksandrov *'' Jubilee Slow March "25 Years of the Red Army"'' (Юбилейный встречный марш "25 лет РККА") by Semyon Tchernetsky *'' March of the Life-Guard Preobrazhensky Regiment'' ("Марш Лейб-гвардии Преображенского полка") *''Slow March of Military Schools'' ("Встречный марш военных училищ") by Semyon Tchernetsky *''Slow March for Carrying Out the Combat Banner'' ("Встречный Марш для выноса Боевого Знамени") Dmitriy Kadeyev *''Guards Slow March of the Navy'' (Гвардейский Встречный Марш Военно-Морского Флота") by Nikolay Ivanov-Radkevich *''Slow March'' (Встречный марш) by Yevgeniy Aksyonov *'' Slav'sya'' ("Славься") by Mikhail Glinka *''Moscow Parade Fanfare'' ("Московская Парадная Фанфара") Speech by President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin *''

State Anthem of the Russian Federation The "State Anthem of the Russian Federation" is the national anthem of Russia. It uses the same melody as the " State Anthem of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics", composed by Alexander Alexandrov, and new lyrics by Sergey Mikhalkov ...

'' ("Государственный гимн Российской Федерации") by Aleksandr Aleksandrov *''Signal Retreat'' ("Сигнал Отбой") Infantry Column *Drum and Fife based on the theme from the March "''General Miloradovich''" ("Тема из Марша Генерал Милорадович") by Valeriy Khalilov *''Metropolitan March'' ("Марш "Столичный") by Viktor Runov *''Triumph of the Winners'' (Триумф Победителей) *March ''Cossacks in Berlin'' (Марш "Казаки в Берлине") by the Pokrass Brothers *''Salute to Moscow'' (Салют Москвы) by Semyon Tchernetsky *''Phalanx March'' ("Строевой Марш") by Dmitriy Pertsev *''Moscow in May'' ("Москва майская") by the Pokrass Brothers *''March of the Nakhimov Naval Cadets'' ("Марш нахимовцев") by Vasiliy Solovyov-Sedoy *''Sports March'' ("Спортивный Марш") by Valentin Volkov *''On Guard for Peace'' ("На страже Мира") by Boris Diyev *''In Defense of the Motherland'' ("Марш В защиту Родины") by Viktor Runov *''

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'' ("Катюша") by Matvey Blanter *''

Air March The "Air March" (), also known as the "Aviators' March" (), is a Soviet military march published in 1923. It currently serves as the organizational anthem of the Russian Aerospace Forces. It formerly served as the organizational anthem of the So ...

'' ("Авиaмарш") by Yuriy Khayt *'' I Believe, My Friends'' ("Я верю, друзья") by Oskar Fel'tsman *March ''The Sea is Calling'' (Марш "Море зовёт") by Aleksandra Pakhmutova * March of the Artillerymen ("Марш артиллеристов") by Tikhon Khrennikov *''We Need One Victory'' ("Нам нужна одна Победа") by Bulat Okudzhava *March ''Leningrad'' ("Марш Ленинград") by Viktor Runov *March ''Parade'' (Марш "Парад") by Semyon Tchernetsky *''Song of the Perturbed Youth'' ("Песня о тревожной молодости") by Aleksandra Pakhmutova *'' To Serve Russia'' ("Служить России") by Eduard Khanok *March ''Cossacks in Berlin'' (Марш "Казаки в Берлине") by the Pokrass Brothers *'' Let's Go'' ("В путь") by Vasiliy Solovyov-Sedoy *Drum and Fife based on the theme from the March "''General Miloradovich''" ("Тема из Марша Генерал Милорадович") by Valeriy Khalilov Mobile and Air Column *''Triumph of the Winners'' (Триумф Победителей) *'' Invincible and Legendary'' (Несокрушимая и легендарная) by Aleksandr Aleksandrov *March ''Small Land'' (Марш "Малая земля") by Aleksandra Pakhmutova *March '' Three Tankmen'' (Марш "Три Танкиста") by the Pokrass Brothers *'' March of the Soviet Tankists'' (Марш советских танкистов) by the Pokrass Brothers *March ''Joy of the Victory'' (Марш "Радость Победы") by Vasiliy Bekker *March ''Hero'' ("Марш Герой") *''

Long Live Our State "Long Live Our State" () is a Soviet patriotic song, composed by Boris Alexandrovich Alexandrov with lyrics by Alexander Shilov. The original melody was composed in the winter of 1942 after the Soviet victory in the Battle of Moscow, with the ly ...

'' ("Да здравствует наша держава") by Boris Aleksandrov *''

'' ("Авиaмарш") by Yuriy Khayt Conclusion of the Parade *March ''

'' (Марш "День Победы") by David Tukhmanov Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier *''Eternal Flame'' ("Вечный огонь) by Rafail Khozak *''Adagio'' ("Адажио") by Valeriy Khalilov *''State Anthem of the Russian Federation'' ("Государственный гимн Российской Федерации") by Aleksandr Aleksandrov *''Silence'' ("Тишина") by Lev Gurov *''The Sacred War'' ("Священная война") by Aleksandr Aleksandrov *''Flagship March'' ("Флагманский Марш") by Aleksandr Rozenbaum *''We Need One Victory'' ("Нам нужна одна Победа") by Bulat Okudzhava *''Ballad of a Soldier'' ("Баллада о Солдате") by Mikhail Matusovskiy

Announced ceasefire

Before the parade, Russian president

Vladimir Putin Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has served as President of Russia since 2012, having previously served from 2000 to 2008. Putin also served as Prime Minister of Ru ...

announced a

ceasefire A ceasefire (also known as a truce), also spelled cease-fire (the antonym of 'open fire'), is a stoppage of a war in which each side agrees with the other to suspend aggressive actions often due to mediation by a third party. Ceasefires may b ...

during the

. Putin wanted the announced ceasefire to last only three days, from 8 to 11 May, and rejected a proposal of having a ceasefire for 30 days. Ukrainian President

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy (born 25 January 1978) is a Ukrainian politician and former entertainer who has served as the sixth and current president of Ukraine since 2019. He took office five years after the start of the Russo-Ukraini ...

rejected Putin's proposal and reiterated his support for an earlier proposal for a 30-day ceasefire. During the ceasefire announced by Russia, the Russian forces continued the attacks on Ukraine. Ukrainian drone attacks forced

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in Moscow to repeatedly suspend operations, forcing Serbian President Vučić's flight to make a stopover in Azerbaijan. Putin's spokesperson

Dmitry Peskov Dmitry Sergeyevich Peskov (, ; born 17 October 1967) is a Russian diplomat serving as the Kremlin Press Secretary, spokesman for President of Russia, Russian president Vladimir Putin since 2012.

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Background

Parade summary

Putin's speech

Foreign dignitaries in attendance

Full order of the 2025 parade

Military bands

Infantry column

Mobile column

Aerial column

Music

Announced ceasefire

See also

Notes

References

External links