On May 9 local time, Russia held a grand celebration to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union. President Xi Jinping and leaders of more than 20 countries and international organizations from around the world were invited to attend the celebration.

Moscow in May is full of greenery, flowers are blooming, and the flags of Victory Day are waving in the wind. The magnificent Red Square is filled with a solemn atmosphere of grand ceremony.

Xi Jinping came to the Kremlin and shook hands cordially with Russian President Putin who was waiting there. Afterwards, President Xi Jinping and President Putin walked to Red Square and took a seat on the subjective ceremonial platform.

At 10 o'clock, the celebration began as the melodious bells of the Kremlin rang. The military band played the music of "Sacred War", and the guard of honor guards escorted the Russian flag and the Victory Flag of the Great Patriotic War.

Putin delivered a speech, saying that the Soviet Union defended the peace and freedom of all mankind with tens of millions of sacrifices. We will always remember the moment of victory, inherit the will of our fathers, unite as one, and always safeguard the divine glory. The Chinese people fought bravely and we highly appreciate the contributions made by the Chinese people to open up a common future for mankind. We keep in mind the history of World War II and learn from history. Victory is sacred, history cannot be tampered with, and victors cannot be insulted. History and justice are always on our side.

Then, the military band played the Russian national anthem, and the salutes were sounded on the Red Square. The grand military parade began, and the parade team walked past the Red Square in order in order with neat steps. In the "historical" part of the parade, Russian officers and soldiers wore military uniforms from the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, held high the military flags of that year, held the weapons of the time, and were energetic to undergo review, bringing people back to the glorious years of fighting the fascism. In the "modern" part of the parade, Russian military brigades and modern weapons and equipment brigades are neatly arranged for inspection. The Aerospace Army Flight Formation roared over the Red Square, and the music of "Victory Day" lasted for a long time. Armed forces from more than 10 countries including China were also invited to participate in the military parade. The Chinese People's Liberation Army's three-army honor guard team has a strict and high morale, and has walked through the Red Square with firm and powerful steps.

After the celebration, Xi Jinping and other leaders of other countries came to Alexander Garden from Red Square, laid flowers at the tomb of the unknown martyrs, and stood in silence. Afterwards, leaders of various countries took group photos.

At noon that day, Xi Jinping attended a celebration banquet held by President Putin to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union.

Cai Qi, Wang Yi and others participated in the above activities.