Wed Apr 30 09:53:56 UTC 2025: ## Modi to Skip Russia’s Victory Day Parade

**Moscow, April 30, 2025** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend the 80th anniversary celebrations of Victory Day in Moscow next month, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced today. While President Vladimir Putin had extended invitations to both Mr. Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, only Mr. Xi has confirmed his attendance. Mr. Peskov stated that India will not be represented at the highest level at the May 9th event. Local media speculate that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh may attend in Mr. Modi’s place. The Victory Day parade commemorates the Allied victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. Russia anticipates hosting approximately 20 foreign leaders for the celebrations.

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