definitely to write in red square. marching down the moscow st louis and the streets of russia that we. fought against. and we will be united as we are united by the memory. and the spirit of responsibility. and the future and we need you we strongly believe that we will prevail when we all together. happy victory die. we heard her raise from other russian service men i can tell you that on any other may 9th we know this whole ray would have been much louder because it would have come from the hundreds or even thousands of soldiers marching or actually being ready to march through red square and we also have to remember what the person behind world war 2 was the plan was the plan was to destroy this country to store this city all together so you can think of a world without russia a wall without moscow but not only the soviet troops managed to defend their motherland they went all the way to berlin to pretty much save the world and this is what happened here in the month after the heroes came back this kicked off the t

square and putin had hoped that this year world leaders would be attending the parade on red square for the 1st time in several years since the annexation of the crimean peninsula world leaders have largely boycotted celebrations here in moscow so the fact that the coronavirus has postponed celebrations is a blow to putin this year as well but i'm really as you were speaking we were just watching live pictures from moscow there may not be the world's leaders in attendance but we're seeing quite a lot of military personnel also some members of the public it appears standing quite close together no masks in sight as far as i could see and yet to the coronavirus crisis is very much a reality in russia it's something that russians are increasingly worried about can people be in a celebration or a mood with all of that going on. well i think for many people here it is a sad day usually today we would be seeing huge crowds gathering to watch the parade huge crowds marching through the city as well and through other cities across russia for what is called the immortal regiment where people

there they are flying over the red square. mansion see them behind me what a what a spectacle. but at least you do it in this in this terrible totn at least russians can look out their windows self isolation and see these beautiful machines. overhead that is the the the final way of the helicopters next we should see the heavy a boys the the aircraft and that is the a 50 you see a 50 year rushes i * in the sky capable of seeing hundreds of kilometers in all directions when it's abhorrent tracking threats up to 50 threats for again hundreds of kilometers away and organizing defenses organizing other jets ashore to spy craft. behind it a trio of $76.00. around sports aircraft these are the workhorses and i can tell you from experience they were heavily used in in syria a juror in the operation there you don't want to be anywhere near these when they take part. in huge forces they generated. you do that sweep you clean off the 295 bad you want the nasal pilots until you've been moved allies to intercept these off the coast of california for example a very old aircraft but a good b

definitely arrayed in red square we have already. marching down there in moscow st louis and the streets of russia that we awarded were. fought against death. and we will. united as they are we all unite on that shared memory thought shit achievement and this responsibility. and the future. we strongly believe that we will prevail when we all together by happy victory die. well we have just been listening to the russian national anthem and just before that we heard her raise we know this whole ray would have been much louder because it would have come from hundreds or even thousands of soldiers marching or actually being. right the 2 march through red square this year it's different but from what we heard from the russian president vladimir putin the full scale celebrations will indeed happened one point or another and the whole country indeed will be waiting for that again just to remind you what kind of special significance this victory day bears just have a look at what we've prepared for you. need. to be. even though you may not.

thousands of troops were preparing for a bombastic military parade on red square here behind me until just a month ago and these yellow lines that serve as lanes for tanks were even freshly repainted despite the pandemic for people here the decision to postpone the official celebrations is emotional. my happy they postponed no but they have to. work there so people will remember anyway by learning more poems with kids are doing crafts. meanwhile maria and the choir aren't letting the pandemic stop them from singing for victory day they're rehearsing online and have recorded the song cuts you show to post on social media. you know my. car was. over a 1000 kilometers away near the heroes their music is helping some members of the war generation find solace to this old age home is currently in lockdown including for victory day. it's a hugely significant holiday but people want the war and we must remember and celebrate the us when there can be no celebration without music. this choir is keeping good music and memory going in the hope that next year russians will be able to celebrate off

russia marks the 75th anniversary of the end of world war ii, but without the planned red square parade of soldiers and veterans. drumming. but belarus holds a full victory parade with huge crowds and no regard for social distancing. # wop—bop—a—loo—mop alop—bom—bom. # tutti—frutti, oh rutti...# and the pioneer of rock and roll little richard dies at the age of 87. we'll be speaking to his long—time guitarist kelvin holly. good evening. the number of people who have died in the uk with coronavirus has passed 31,500. it comes as the government in the uk prepares to outline its road map for easing lockdown restrictions. first, reports that uk airlines have been told that passengers flying into the country will be expected to self—quarantine for m days from the end of this month. looking at ways to get the public back to work in england, and the government has announced that they are investing £2 billion — that's $2.48 billion — into making cycling and walking safer. this isn't new money, it's part of a package that was announced back in february. around the world, a

and correspondent emily sure one is covering that commercial for us at moscow's red square emily of lattimer putin was just getting ready to speak or he began speaking rather you know this is a major anniversary of course 75 years russia had been gearing up for a major advance this year is victory day but now of course the country is confronted with the coronavirus crisis can russians still be in the celebrate tory mood. well i think it really is kind of a sad day for many russians and here in moscow the weather is just as gloomy this is a really important holiday for many people here in russia some might say even the most important holiday of the year after all an estimated $26000000.00 soviet people civilians and soldiers included or killed during world war 2 everyone every family has a story to tell people tell those stories to their kids their passed on through generations and of course the celebrations play an important part in how people mark this day usually in the center of moscow there would be huge crowds in the center waiting to see the tanks go by waiting for the military parade

correspondent emily sure one is covering the commemoration and she joins us now from moscow of red square hello to you emily so these celebrations in particular 75 years since the end of the 2nd world war they were intended to be really bombastic and kind of a boost to president vladimir putin we know he just made a short speech at the turn of the flame near the kremlin what was his message this year. well i think the interesting thing about putin's speech this year is that he didn't mention the coronavirus at all he did say however that victory day is part of russian people's souls and he promised that there would be victory day celebrations soon that they will happen now of course this day is really an emotional day for many people here for all to mated 26000000 soviet citizens were killed during world war 2 and it's also always been an opportunity for russia and vladimir putin as well as its president to demonstrate political power and military power as well without bombastic parade that you just mentioned and this year for the 75th anniversary of the celebrations putin had hopes that

i've been to many of these celebrations in red square in these celebrations in red square in the past and normally there is an incredible atmosphere. you see thousands of russian troops marching across the square. hundreds of pieces of military equipment, military bands, there is a big crowd, quite an amazing atmosphere. today, it is empty. and of course thatis today, it is empty. and of course that is because of the coronavirus pandemic. russia has had to turn down the celebrations. having said that, president putin did lay red roses on the tomb of the unknown soldier, made his address in a short speech to the russian people. there area number of speech to the russian people. there are a number of events that will be taking place across the country, some of them online. russia, still determined to make this a celebration, because it is such an important day for the country, not only a celebration of a glorious military victory, 75 years ago, but this is the day the country remembers the human sacrifice that was made to defeat nazi germany. drjana howlett is a lecturer specialising in

i can tell you that this place never looked like this on may 9th and watched as recent history red square is completely empty we do understand why but yeah it does feel absolutely special care well what if i put it this way made the 9. it's probably the most important holiday for russians for 'd the people of this country for the former soviet republics on the cot the calendar yes of course there is an easter there is the new year's eve but every time i explain to everyone why this is so important we do have to remember the price that this country paid for this more than 75 years ago we do have to remember that no other country lost so many people more than 25000000 perished this is indeed hard to believe that red square at this point is empty but like the russian president was saying this doesn't mean that there won't be a fully fledged celebration perhaps at some point later this year for all of us it's the most valuable and most precious holiday we always celebrated solemnly and nationally all together good spiritual and moral significance is enormous that our attitude towards this day

russia marks the 75th anniversary of the end of world war two — but without the planned red square parade of soldiers and veterans. but, belarus holds a full victory parade with huge crowds — and no regard for social distancing. and the pioneer of rock ‘n‘ roll, little richard, dies at the age of 87. now on bbc news — steve rosenberg explores how moscow views the tumultuous events of 1989, and looks into whether the coronavirus pandemic thwarts vladimir putin's bid to make russia great again? it stretched from the pacific ocean to the fringes of western europe. the soviet empire seemed invincible. applause and cheering. but in 1989, the iron curtain was swept away, and moscow watched its empire crumble. 30 years on, russia is reasserting itself. there are fears of new flashpoints in europe. the baltic has become one of the front lines of what feels like a new cold war. as russia pushes for greater influence, i ask its leader how he sees his country. but will a global pandemic curb the kremlin‘s global ambitions? we are now facing a totally different russia, totally different put

square and as fantastic and amazing it is to go home let alone a g.b. the military part of the parade you know this is something that really pulls out the heart strings being millions of people walk past flowers in this military part of upgraded over what quickly but this immortal regiment march takes place for most of the day and seeing these people of all generations you know little children i would portray so of their great grandparents who fought many of whom died in the war really is. sites not is being held online in russia that's yet people of submits in the portraits and stories of their relatives who fought in the on line and they will be sweeping through the country a lot you can see on the screen there from eastern russia it's a western russia russia of course has many time zones and that will be taking place through most of the day it's going to take most of the day if not longer to get through will list some missions redness than have been 2000000 submissions this year of people sending math photos and stories of their loved ones are not sl

russia marks the 75th anniversary of the end of world war ii, but without the planned red square parade of soldiers and veterans. drumming. but belarus holds a full victory parade with huge crowds and no regard for social distancing. # wop—bop—a—loo—mop alop—bom—bom. # tutti—frutti, oh rutti...# and the pioneer of rock and roll, little richard dies at the age of 87. we'll be speaking to his longtime guitarist kelvin holly. good evening. the number of people who have died in the uk with coronavirus has passed 31,500. it comes as the government in the uk prepares to outline its road map for easing lockdown restrictions. first, reports that uk airlines have been told that passengers flying into the country will be expected to self quarantine for m days from the end of this month. looking at ways to get the public back to work in england, and the government has announced that they are investing £2 billion — that's $2.48 billion — into making cycling and walking safer. this isn't new money, it's part of a package that was announced back in february. around the world, and t

in history red square is completely empty we do understand why but to get this feel absolutely special care well what if i put it this way main the 9th is probably the most important holiday for russians for 'd the people of this country for the former soviet republics on the cotton calendar yes of course the reserve easter the rez the new year's eve but every time i explain to everyone why this is so important we do have to remember the price that this country paid for this more than 75 years ago we do have to remember that no other country lost so many people more than 25000000 perished people perished in this war and we also have to remember what the person behind world war 2 was the plan was the plan was to destroy this country to store this city all together so you can think of a world without russia a wall without moscow but not only the soviet troops managed to defend their motherland they went all the way to berlin to pretty much save the world and this is what happened here in the month after the heroes came back this kicked off the tradition there was a massive parade for the

the air force had to fly overs but the main military parade in red square has been postponed and that was not the case in neighboring bella roosts where the annual military parade went ahead with hardly a facemask in sight president alexander lukashenko has just missed the coronavirus as a psychosis. and las vegas a mourns a one of its greatest roy horn of the magician joe 6 freed and boy has died fellows at age 75 up by kobe at 19. i'm clay richardson welcome to the show russia has been celebrating victory day marking 75 years since the defeat of nazi germany in world war 2 but this year's commemorations have been scaled back because of the coronavirus pandemic with the red square military parade and a large scale procession of both postponed. russia's courageous military might took to the sky today far above most. where coronavirus precautions kept the streets nearly empty this picture a day. that had been planned to be an especially large celebration this year as russia marked 75 years since defeating nazi germany in world war 2. but the mass processions were off postponed by the p

square has been postponed. larger than expected demonstrations in several german cities as some people start to push back against coronavirus restrictions our political reporter will tell us what's behind the protests. and las vegas mourns one of its greats roy horn of the magician duo siegfried and roy has died at age 7519. i'm claire richardson welcome to the show russia has been celebrating victory day marking 75 years a since the defeat of nazi germany in world war 2 but this year's commemorations have been scaled back because of the coronavirus pandemic but the red square military parade and a large scale for session both postponed. russia's courageous. military might took to the sky today far above moscow where coronavirus precautions kept the streets nearly empty this victory day. it had been planned to be an especially large celebration this year as russia marked 75 years since defeating nazi germany in world war 2. but the mass processions were off postponed by the pandemic president vladimir putin did

correspondent emily sherwin is covering the commemoration for us at moscow's red square emily this is anniversary celebrations were meant to be a major showcase of power for president vladimir putin who is very invested in this day how did he approach scaled down commemorations. well let me or putin essentially didn't mention the coronavirus at all in his speech today he did talk about the importance of this victory day for all russians he said that the commemorations are part of the russian people's soul and he also said that we will have a celebration we will have a parade at the moment it's not clear when that postponed parade will take place of course today is a very important day for russians. after all an estimated 26000000 soviet citizens were killed during world war 2 which is known as the great patriotic war here and for vladimir putin and for russia as well it has always been an opportunity to showcase its military power and its political power and bloodier putin had hoped of course that this year for the 75th anniversary that world leaders would attend the parade and the fe

down below, red square was empty. no troops or military hardware. the main parade postponed due to coronavirus. russia is determined to make this a big celebration despite the pandemic. victory day is the country's most important national holiday, when russians remember not only the defeat of nazi germany but also the human cost of victory. president putin honoured fallen heroes and faced with a new threat — a virus — he called for national unity. "we know", he says, "that when we stand together, we are invincible." talking of invincible, in neighbouring belarus, president lu kashenko refused to cancel his victory day parade, despite belarus having one of the highest growth rates of coronavirus infections in europe. back in russia, they've gone to great lengths to congratulate all the veterans locked down at home. instead of sending a card, the army sent this local hero a rocket launcher to his front door. 93—year—old vladimir doesn't need a rocket launcher — all he wants is for the pandemic to end. "the war was terrible", he says. "but at

square military parade and a large scale procession of postponed. russia's parade of military might took to the sky today far above moscow where coronavirus precautions kept the streets nearly empty this picture a day. it had been planned to be an especially large celebration this year as russia 75 years since defeating nazi germany in world war 2. but the mass perceptions were off postponed by the pandemic. president vladimir putin did lead to scale down ceremony at the eternal flame war memorial. but not a word about the virus instead his speech was a rallying cry to the nation. this is name during the year we know and firmly believe when we did we are invincible when we stand together but i think of us congratulations on victoria day or about. a day of pride in russia's past. but people here have plenty to grumble about corona virus infections are on the rise and the economy is shrinking. presiding over a time of national crisis hootin faces plenty of challenges ahead. i'm joined now by gustaf grass or senior policy fellow at the european council

square has been postponed also coming up. protesters demand justice of the killing of an unarmed black in the nazi state of georgia 2 months after the incident police have arrested and charged a white father and son with. a math anyhow would welcome russia is celebrating victory day marking 75 years since the defeat of nazi germany in world war 2 this year's commemorations have been scaled back because of the coronavirus but the red square military parade and a large scale procession both postponed. russia's parade of military might took to the sky today far above moscow where coronavirus precautions kept the streets nearly empty this picture a day. it had been planned to be an especially large celebration this year as russia marked 75 years since defeating nazi germany in world war 2. but the mass perceptions were off postponed by the pandemic president vladimir putin did lead to scale down ceremony at the eternal flame war memorial. but not a word about the virus instead his speech was a rallying cry to the nation. this nam

russia marks the 75th anniversary of the end of world war ii, but without the planned red square parade of soldiers and veterans.

may day in moscow's vast red square, the first mayday parade in four years of total war. military attaches of allies, american, british and french, are guests of honor. marshal stalin with other high soviet officials mount the reviewing stands to salute the soviet fighting men. at 10:00 a.m. the gigantic parade starts. hails the russia donna victory. victory.wn of ♪ ♪\ ♪ japanese military observers see the mighty display of russian armed power. ♪ russian rocket launchers on american lend lease trucks. the soviet union celebrates the holiday and the salutes the great victories in europe. into a police court in oslo, norway, comes this man to play for his life. one of the war's most notorious traitors faces retribution for his crimes. the judge enters as the first preliminary trial for a major war criminal begins. the man who made his name synonymous with traitor to norway hears the case against him. once ruthless, now he shows signs of fear in a world free from nazism. there is no place for him. from allied headquarters in north germany, orders go out for the arres

russia marks the 75th anniversary of the end of world war 2 — but without the planned red square parade of soldiers and veterans. but, belarus holds a full victory parade with huge crowds — and no regard for social distancing. # tutti fruity #. and the pioneer of rock ‘n‘ roll, little richard dies aged 87. good evening. the number of people who have died in the uk with coronavirus has passed 31,000. it comes as the government in the uk prepares to outline it's roadmap for easing lockdown restrictions. first — uk airlines have been told that passengers flying into the country will be expected to quarantine for m days from the end of this month. looking at ways to get the public back to work in england — and the government has announced that they are investing £2 billion into making cycling and walking safer in england. this isn't new money — it's part of a package of £5 billion that was announced back in febuary. around the world — the 75th anniversary of the end of world war 2 was marked in russia — but without the planned red square parade of soldiers and veterans. th

thousands of troops were preparing for a bombastic military parade on red square here behind me until just a month ago and these yellow lines that serve as lanes for tanks or even freshly repainted despite the pandemic for people here the decision to postpone the official celebrations is emotional. my happy they postponed it no but they have to but they're so. people will remember anyway by learning more poems with kids are doing crafts. meanwhile maria and the choir aren't letting the pandemic stop them from singing for victory day they're rehearsing online and have recorded the song cuts to post on social media. 300 on. over a 1000 kilometers away near the urals their music is helping some members of the origin aeration find solace to this old age home is currently in lockdown including for victory day. it's a hugely significant holiday but people won the war and we must remember and celebrate the us and there can be no celebration without music. this choir is keeping the music and memory going in the hope that next year russians will be able to celebrate offline. the race to find a

thousands of troops were preparing for a bombastic military parade on red square here behind me until just a month ago and these yellow lines that serve as lanes for tanks were even freshly repainted despite the pandemic for people here the decision to postpone the official celebrations is emotional. i happy they postponed no but they have to but they're so. no wonder people will remember anyway by learning more poems with kids are doing crafts. meanwhile maria and the choir aren't letting the pandemic stop them from singing for victory day they're rehearsing online and have recorded the song to post on social media. was. over a 1000 kilometers away near the heroes their music is helping some members of the war generation find solace to this old age home is currently in lockdown including for victory day. it's a hugely significant holiday but people won the war and we must remember and celebrate the last one there can be no celebration without music. this choir is keeping the music and memory going in the hope that next year russians will be able to celebrate offline. the race to find

square has been postponed. also coming up protesters demanding justice over the killing of an unarmed black junker and the united states police have arrested and charged a white father and son.

. ♪ narrator: may day in red square, the first mayday parade in four years of total war. allies, attaches of american, british and french, are guests of honor. highal stalin with other soviet officials mount the viewing stands of the soviet fighting men. ♪ m. the vasta. army parade starts. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ japanese military observers see the mighty display of russian armed power. ♪ russian rocket launchers on american lend lease trucks. celebrate the holiday and salute the great victories in europe. into a police court in oslo, norway, this man pleads for his life. one of the war's most notorious traitors faces retribution for his crimes. the is preliminary trial for a major -- first preliminary trial for a major war criminal begins. ♪ the man who made his name synonymous with trader to norway hears the case against him. he shows signs of fear in a world free from nazism. there is no place for him. from alliance headquarters on -- orders go out for the arrest of the last top nazis. german sailors, marines and who guarded these secrets are made captive. the high comma

square here in moscow because of course russia remains a very important partner not only for germany but for all countries in the e.u. of all when it comes to global security and to the economy but also when it comes to cultural relations russians still have a lot of respect for the germans and the germans are still very interested in russia all right our correspondent yury there from moscow eureka to talk to you. when you are watching our special coverage of the commemorations of the end of the 2nd world war here in germany and across europe a german president finds that the steinmeyer spoken berlin just a short while ago here is a part of that address here in berlin. we had planned to commemorate this day jointly with others. but we had planned to commemorate the day together with representatives of the allies from east and west who made huge sacrifices to liberate this continent mine's a mint ones and pass together with our partners from every corner of europe that suffered on the german occupation and yet we are willing to seek reconciliation so don't provide one. good minds toge

that the honorable task of delivering the eulogy on red square. the head of soviet state intelligence had hoped to seize power but soon afterwards he was arrested put on trial and executed. kilometer long shelves contained carefully documented secrets of the stalin regime 80 years after hitler's death the truth about his death remained locked away in secret archives only a few remaining eyewitnesses knew the details. in 1955 gallon i was finally free to say and write in moscow that hitler had committed suicide but nothing more nothing about the investigation the identification of his remains and even less about stalin's lives anyway who would believe her where was the proof among the numerous versions of hitler's disappearance it was now the suicide theory that those in power preferred. but not just any suicide. the idea that hitler poison to himself was much more interesting for propaganda than if he shot himself in the head for political suicide by shooting his scene is an act of courage to push while taking poison is a sign of cowardliness or i