Narendra Modi will not attend the Victory Day Parade of Russia on May 9. Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will represent India at the celebrations in Moscow that marks the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) sources said.
Russia had extended an invitation to the Indian Prime Minister for the significant anniversary.
The developments come amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan over the Pahalagm terror attack.
The annual Moscow Victory Day Parade, a significant military spectacle, takes place on May 9th on Red Square as part of Russia’s Victory Day celebrations. This parade of the Russian Armed Forces holds immense symbolic importance, with Russian President Vladimir Putin typically serving as the guest of honor and delivering a keynote address. The event is a prominent display of Russia’s military might and a key fixture in the country’s commemorative activities.
This grand parade serves as a commemoration of Russia’s decisive victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The path to this triumph saw the Soviet Army launch a major offensive against Germany in January 1945, culminating in the signing of the Act of Unconditional Surrender of Germany by the respective commanders-in-chief on May 9th. This historic act officially marked the end of the devastating war in Europe, and the Moscow Victory Day Parade stands as a powerful annual reminder of this pivotal moment in history.
