You are fighting for the security of Russia - Putin

You are fighting for the security of Russia - Putin

Qazet.az updates on Putin's speech

Russian President Vladimir Putin has started his Victory Day speech in Moscow's Red Square by telling Russian fighters they are fighting for the security of Russia now.

"You are fighting for your motherland, its future," he says.

"The death of every soldier and officer is painful for us," he said. "The state will do everything to take care of these families."

He congratulates veterans on day of "great victory". Victory Day celebrates the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two.