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"A 99-year-old World War II veteran was seen paying tribute to fallen soldiers after Saturday’s Victory Day parade in Yekaterinburg. Footage shows Aleksandr Matveevich Ageev approaching portraits carried by participants in the Immortal Regiment march, each honouring someone who fought in what Russia and several other former Soviet states call the Great Patriotic War. Ageev bowed his head before the portraits and appeared visibly emotional during the ceremony. Members of the public gathered around the veteran, with some approaching him to offer thanks, while others bowed in acknowledgement of his service. The Immortal Regiment is an annual Victory Day tradition in which participants carry portraits of relatives who fought in the Second World War. It began in Russia and has since been held in several countries around the world. This year marks the 81st anniversary of Victory Day, commemorating Nazi Germany’s surrender to Allied forces in 1945. Victory Day is observed in Russia and several other former Soviet states on May 9. Victory in Europe Day is marked in many Western countries on May 8, reflecting the time difference when Germany’s surrender came into effect. The Kremlin said this year's iconic military parade on Red Square was downsized over the 'terrorist threat' from Ukraine, while the Defence Ministry warned of a "massive retaliatory strike on Kiev" in the event of any attempt to disrupt celebrations. On Friday, US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine running from May 9 to 11, with a prisoner exchange of 1,000 per side. Moscow and Kiev both supported the initiative."
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