'We won then. We will win now' - Zelensky

Zelensky released a new video message

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has released a video message commemorating victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War and saying his country will win its war with Russia, Qazet.az reports.

Zelensky also said Ukraine would not give "a single piece of our land" to Russia.

"We are fighting for a new victory. The road to it is difficult but we have no doubt that we will win," he says.

Russia is also marking the anniversary today with its annual Victory Day parades acros the country, which celebrate the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.