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Troops and Tanks in Moscow: Russia’s Victory Day

VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky was in Moscow’s Red Square for the 70th anniversary Victory Day parade.

On May 9, Russia commemorated the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with a military parade held in Moscow's Red Square. In addition to approximately 16,000 troops, the newest military technology in Russia's arsenal also participated, including the T-14 Armata battle tank.

VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky attended the weekend's celebrations in Moscow, speaking with attendees who came out to display their patriotism for the motherland.

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