As Russia celebrates its 80-year-old victory over Nazi Germany, Putin wants the world to see that despite the new conflict in Europe, he still has friends in high places.

The Vibes and Eve of Russia's 80th Victory Day in Moscow As Russia gearing up preparations to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Victory Day tomorrow May 9, world leaders are arriving in Moscow including Ethiopia’s President of Ethiopia Taye Atske Selassie.

The BBC's Vitaly Shevchenko looks at t Vladimir Putin has led Russia's Victory Day commemorations with a parade in Red Square and heightened security after days of Ukrainian strikes targeting the capital.