Russia on Friday celebrated the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, as President Vladimir Putin presided over a massive parade of tanks, missiles and troops through Red Square and welcomed over two dozen world leaders — the most since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, centre right, and Chinese President Xi Jinpin, centre left, talk as Myanmar's servicemen are reflected in a stand's glass, during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow,

In contrast to Russia’s celebrations marking 80 years since the surrender of the Nazis, European leaders agreed to set up a tribunal to try Russian leaders for Moscow’s war on