Scenes from Victory Day

On May 9, Russia celebrates Victory Day, the Soviet Union’s historical triumph over Nazi Germany during World War II. Putin gave a speech in Moscow amidst patriotic scenes, military muscle flexes and saber-rattling. The World’s host Marco Werman interviews Max Seddon, the Moscow bureau chief of the Financial Times, about the scenes of the day and what was notable about the festivities.

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