Russia's parade shows 'shiny' uniforms but 'not reflective of ability to fight'
Defence expert says the Victory Day parade is more for show, and is "disconnected" from the country's military capability.
Defence expert says the Victory Day parade is more for show, and is "disconnected" from the country's military capability.
Ben Wallace spoke at the National Army Museum on the same day as Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow.
The Russian President said the campaign in Ukraine was a timely and necessary move to ward off potential aggression.
The 9 May marks Russia's victory over Nazi Germany and is celebrated every year.
MOD highlighted that alliances formed during and following the Second World War are now more important than ever.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has condemned the 'war crime' and said Vladimir Putin's regime in Moscow would be held to account.
His words coincide with Victory in Europe Day when European countries celebrate the surrender of German forces marking the victory in WWII.
Satellite photos appear to show Ukraine targeting Russian-held Snake Island in a bid to impede Russia's efforts to control the Black Sea.
The latest evacuees followed roughly 500 others who were allowed to leave the plant and other parts of the city in recent days.
Approximately 100 T-90M tanks are currently in service among Russia's best-equipped units, including those fighting in Ukraine.
The UN expressed "strong support" for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' efforts to find a peaceful solution to the "dispute" in Ukraine.
Electronic warfare is a key part of modern warfare, allowing for the interception and degradation of the enemy’s networks.
A third evacuation attempt to get both civilians and soldiers out of the plant is currently underway.
The Azovstal steel plant has become a symbol of resistance as Russia continues its assault on Mariupol.
Ukraine alone decided to target and sink Russia's Black Sea fleet flagship using its own anti-ship missiles, according to a US official.
Defence Secretary reportedly wrote to Chancellor to warn the NATO spending target was in jeopardy but had received no reply.