Symbolic march in Moscow

Troops from four Nato states were to march through Moscow's Red Square for the first time today as Russia marks victory in World War II 65 years ago with its biggest military parade since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

In a moment of huge symbolism, soldiers from Britain, France, Poland and the United States and about 10,000 Russian troops were to step out while Russia proudly displays nuclear-capable missiles that once threatened Western targets.

About two dozen world leaders are attending.