Fireworks illuminate the sky over The Motherland Calls monument during the Victory Day celebrations marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Volgograd, Russia.09.05.2026#9161903
Russian servicemen take part in a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square, in Moscow, Russia.09.05.2026#9161297
Russia's Su-25 jet aircraft release smoke in the colours of the Russian state flag during a rehearsal for a military parade marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia.06.05.2026#9158392
Russian servicemen take part in a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square, in Moscow, Russia.09.05.2026#9161054
Russian President Vladimir Putin greets World War II veterans Semen Lyulko and Nina Danilkovich before a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square, in Moscow, Russia.09.05.2026#9161684
World War II veteran Ivan Olenin, 101, receives congratulations ahead of Victory Day, marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Lugansk, Lugansk People's Republic, Russia. Ivan Fyodorovich was conscripted into the Red Army in October 1943. He served as a squad commander in the 112th Separate Reconnaissance Artillery Battalion. Olenin took part in the liberation of Poland and the assault on Berlin. He was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class, and the Order of the Red Star, as well as the medals For Combat Merit, For the Liberation of Warsaw, For the Capture of Berlin, and For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945.07.05.2026#9159142
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov takes part in a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square, in Moscow, Russia.09.05.2026#9160774
Russian President Vladimir Putin and foreign officials attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin wall on the Victory Day, marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Moscow, Russia.09.05.2026#9160986
Children attend the Immortal Regiment march as part of celebrations of the Victory Day, marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia.09.05.2026#9160331
Russian servicemen of a 2S7 Pion self-propelled howitzer crew of the 273rd Artillery Brigade of the Zapad (West) Group of Forces take part in the Immortal Regiment event as part of the upcoming Victory Day celebrations marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, at a position in the Kharkiv sector of the front line amid Russia's military operation in Ukraine.02.05.2026#9157481
Men who signed military service contracts with Russia’s Defence Ministry gather before their departure for garrisons at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174389
Men who signed military service contracts with Russia’s Defence Ministry line up before their departure for garrisons at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174387
Men who signed military service contracts with Russia’s Defence Ministry gather before their departure for garrisons at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174386
A man who signed a contract for military service in unmanned systems forces with Russia’s Defence Ministry attend a class before his departure for garrisons at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174383
Men who signed contracts for military service in unmanned systems forces with Russia’s Defence Ministry attend a class before their departure for garrisons at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174364
A man who signed a military service contract with Russia’s Defence Ministry is served at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174353
Men who signed military service contracts with Russia’s Defence Ministry gather before their departure for garrisons at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174351
Men who signed military service contracts with Russia’s Defence Ministry gather before their departure for garrisons at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174349
Men who signed military service contracts with Russia’s Defence Ministry gather before their departure for garrisons at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174347
Men who signed military service contracts with Russia’s Defence Ministry sit in a bus before their departure for garrisons at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174346
Men who signed military service contracts with Russia’s Defence Ministry gather before their departure for garrisons at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174341
Men who signed military service contracts with Russia’s Defence Ministry line up before their departure for garrisons at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174340
Men who signed military service contracts with Russia’s Defence Ministry gather before their departure for garrisons at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174339
Men who signed contracts for military service in unmanned systems forces with Russia’s Defence Ministry attend a class before their departure for garrisons at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174338
Men who signed contracts for military service in unmanned systems forces with Russia’s Defence Ministry attend a class before their departure for garrisons at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174337
Men who signed contracts for military service in unmanned systems forces with Russia’s Defence Ministry attend a class before their departure for garrisons at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174336
A man who signed a contract for military service in unmanned systems forces with Russia’s Defence Ministry attend a class before his departure for garrisons at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174335
Men who signed contracts for military service in unmanned systems forces with Russia’s Defence Ministry attend a class before their departure for garrisons at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174334
Men who signed military service contracts with Russia’s Defence Ministry undergo a medical check-up at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174330
A man who signed a military service contract with Russia’s Defence Ministry undergoes a medical check-up at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174328
A man who signed a military service contract with Russia’s Defence Ministry is served at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174326
A man who signed a military service contract with Russia’s Defence Ministry undergoes a medical check-up at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174318
Men who signed military service contracts with Russia’s Defence Ministry queue at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174302
A man who signed a military service contract with Russia’s Defence Ministry undergoes a medical check-up at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174299
A man who signed a military service contract with Russia’s Defence Ministry undergoes a medical check-up at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174298
A man who signed a military service contract with Russia’s Defence Ministry is served at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174287
A man who signed a military service contract with Russia’s Defence Ministry undergoes a medical check-up at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174285
A man who signed a military service contract with Russia’s Defence Ministry undergoes a medical check-up at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174283
A man who signed a military service contract with Russia’s Defence Ministry leaves a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174280
Men who signed military service contracts with Russia’s Defence Ministry queue at a recruitment centre in Balashikha, Moscow region, Russia.27.05.2026#9174279
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attend a welcome ceremony upon Putin's arrival at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana, Kazakhstan.27.05.2026#9174616
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attend a welcome ceremony upon Putin's arrival at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana, Kazakhstan.27.05.2026#9174617
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attend a welcome ceremony upon Putin's arrival at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana, Kazakhstan.27.05.2026#9174682
The Russian President Vladimir Putin's motorcade moves along a road at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana, Kazakhstan.27.05.2026#9174672
The Russian President Vladimir Putin's motorcade moves along a road at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana, Kazakhstan.27.05.2026#9174668
Police officers on motorcycles accompany the Russian President Vladimir Putin's motorcade at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana, Kazakhstan.27.05.2026#9174669
The Aurus Senate limousine transporting Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana, Kazakhstan.27.05.2026#9174670
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Russian President Vladimir Putin attend a welcome ceremony upon Putin's arrival at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana, Kazakhstan.27.05.2026#9174658
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attend a welcome ceremony upon Putin's arrival at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana, Kazakhstan.27.05.2026#9174664
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attend a welcome ceremony upon Putin's arrival at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana, Kazakhstan.27.05.2026#9174659
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attend a welcome ceremony upon Putin's arrival at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana, Kazakhstan.27.05.2026#9174660
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attend a welcome ceremony upon Putin's arrival at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana, Kazakhstan.27.05.2026#9174661
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attend a welcome ceremony upon Putin's arrival at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana, Kazakhstan.27.05.2026#9174662
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attend a welcome ceremony upon Putin's arrival at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana, Kazakhstan.27.05.2026#9174663
