Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken center stage at Russia’s Victory Day parade on Friday, surrounding himself by friendly world leaders in a highly choreographed show designed to show the Western world that Russia is far from isolated.

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.