World Leaders Mark 80th Anniversary of Nazi Germany's Defeat

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump exchanged congratulations on the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany through aides. The significant milestone was celebrated in Russia with a military parade attended by global leaders, although U.S. ambassador Lynne Tracy was absent.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump exchanged well wishes through aides on the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat, as reported by Russia's TASS news agency. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov revealed this diplomatic gesture on Friday.

The anniversary of the Soviet Union's World War Two victory was commemorated with a grand military parade in Moscow, drawing leaders from around the globe, including China's Xi Jinping.

While the event witnessed significant international participation, U.S. ambassador to Russia, Lynne Tracy, did not attend the parade, as noted by TASS.