Russian President Vladimir Putin reviewed the country’s World War II victory parade Sunday amid spiking tensions with the West – as he vowed that Moscow will “firmly” defend national interests.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin leaves Red Square after the Victory Day military parade in Moscow on May 9, 2021. - Russia celebrates the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany during World War II. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)