Russia put its military might on display Tuesday, showcasing its new missile defense systems designed for the Arctic, during an annual parade.
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Russia shows off its military hardware with big parade through Red Square
"The Russian soldier today ... is ready for any feat, for any sacrifice for the sake of his motherland and people" Putin told the crowd during the parade.
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Commemorating the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, the parade was held in Moscow's Red Square. Smaller parades took place in Crimea, which Russia
Russia displayed its military might Tuesday during its annual Victory Day parade commemorating the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945.
The parade took place in Moscow's Red Square, where all types of soldiers and weaponry showcased. Seen here is a Yars RS-24 intercontinental ballistic missile system, which has a range of about 6,524 miles and a payload of three MIRV (multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle) warheads. A MIRV is a ballistic missile containing several warheads that can each be aimed at different targets.
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Russia also unveiled its new Tor-M and Pantsir SA air defense systems, which are painted black and white for the country's Arctic forces.
The new Tor-M and Pantsir SA air defense systems will be used in the Arctic, where Russia is competing with the US, Canada and Norway for natural resources newly uncovered by receding glaciers.
Here are two Russian servicemen driving a Buk-M2 missile system through the Red Square. A similar Buk design brought down the Malaysia Airline flight 17 in 2015.
Here are Russian T-14 tanks with the Armata Universal Combat Platform driving through the parade. They were debuted in the 2015 parade, and are now in full production.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, seen here shaking hands with senior officers, eventually addressed the crowd.
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"Lessons of the past war remind us to be vigilant, and the Armed Forces of Russia are capable of repelling any potential aggression," Putin told the crowd. "But for an effective battle with terrorism, extremism, neo-Nazism and other threats the whole international community needs to be consolidated ... We are open for such cooperation."
"The Russian soldier today, as in all times, showing courage and heroism, is ready for any feat, for any sacrifice for the sake of his motherland and people" Putin also said.
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