Russia has formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Moscow's triumph Day Parade on May 9, which commemorates the Soviet triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II.

The invitation was confirmed by Andrey Rudenko, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister. This comes in the midst of speculation that PM Modi may skip the event, Firstpost reported.This suggests that PM Modi's visit is now being discussed between the two countries, with Moscow hoping that the Indian Prime Minister will attend the high-profile event.

Russia has invited leaders of several friendly nations to attend this year's Victory Day parade.In January 1945, the Soviet Army launched an offensive against Germany, according to Firstpost.

For the first time in almost five years, Prime Minister Modi traveled to Russia in July 2024. At an economic conclave in 2019, he traveled to Vladivostok, a place in the far east.
PM Modi invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to come to India during the most recent visit and Putin has already accepted.

However, the dates of Putin's visit have not been revealed yet.