Over 13,000 troops and more than 130 items of advanced weapon systems were involved in the Victory Day Parade in Moscow, but an aviation fly past was cancelled due to bad weather
The EU on 9 May marks the anniversary of the Schuman declaration that heralded the start of the European project. Activities are taking place all over the world to mark the day.
NATO's Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, who is in Turkey for the meeting, on Monday also met with Turkish president Recip Tayip Erdogan. Speaking earlier Stoltenberg said that the NATO allies stand with Turkey as it faces serious security challenges.
In a powerful speech during the inauguration, President Erdogan slammed those who attack innocent civilians in the name of jihad. "No one can attack the places of worship on the grounds of jihad. The massacre of innocents is not jihad but terror, brutality and murder," he said.
The Ukrainian president-elect stressed that the ban on the exports of petroleum products, the opening of passport offices for fast-track naturalisation of residents of the occupied territories, and the holding of Ukrainians in captivity do not bring the settlement of relations between the two countries any closer.
The theme of Labour Day 2019 is "Uniting Workers for Social and Economic Advancement". Labour Day or May Day honours the hard work of workers across the world and celebrate their achievements.