China unveils cut of troops in WWII event with military parade

China on Thursday commemorated the 70th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II with a massive military parade, whipping up nationalist fervor as it faces a host of its own internal problems.

Japan complains to UN over Ban's China military parade visit

Tokyo said on  Aug. 31 it has complained to the United Nations over Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's plan to attend a huge military parade in Beijing to mark the 70th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II.

Russia celebrates WW2 victory with huge military parade

Russia kicked off a grandiose Red Square military parade Saturday to mark 70 years since the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, but Western leaders stayed away due to the Ukraine crisis.

Great Patriotic War: Victory Day parade relay beamed live from 15 Russian cities LIVE RT

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RT broadcasts the Victory Day parades from all around Russia as part of the extensive project that marks the 70th anniversary of the Soviet Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

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Russia rebuffs parade critics

Russia held its second rehearsal for its Victory Day parade on Monday and Tuesday, joined by Chinese soldiers, amid NATO's ongoing military drills in Estonia and Western criticism over the show of military power.

Abe attends military parade amid islands disputes (video YT). -Senkaku/Diaoyu issue.

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The Japanese army has held a major military parade attended by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. More than 50 aircraft along with 3,900 soldiers took part in the ceremony at Asaka training camp in suburban Tokyo.

The Japanese Prime Minister addressed the troops and thousands of spectators at the event, saying the country’s security situation is increasingly critical due to threats to its sovereignty.

The military parade is held every year, but this year it comes amid growing tensions over various territorial disputes.