Eighty years after the end of World War II, Russia will commemorate the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in a traditional military parade on Friday in 1945.
This will be the fourth parade since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with thousands of soldiers and heavy military equipment on the Red Square.
Security measures are closer than usual because Ukraine's threat does not comply with a unilateral ceasefire ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin is expected to justify Ukraine's invasion in his speech, which is why the Western representatives stay away.
Robert Fico of Slovakia is the only prime minister whom the EU and NATO countries expect in Moscow. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is also in Moscow.
According to media reports, about 10,000 participants in the march will include soldiers from many other countries and participants in the Russian-Ukrainian war.
According to tradition, tanks, air defense systems and missile systems will be exhibited. A vehicle equipped with Russian fighter jets was also arranged.
Putin's most important guest this year is Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to the Kremlin, leaders from Brazil, Cuba and Laos, as well as Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are expected to join Putin.
