Belarus: Victory Day commemorations draw thousands in Minsk.

Minsk, Belarus - May 10, 2026 Thousands of residents, veterans and officials gather at Victory Square in Minsk, Belarus on May 10, 2026 to commemorate the 81st anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War. Cities and towns across Belarus held solemn ceremonies and cultural events to mark the anniversary, with President Alexander Lukashenko emphasizing the sacred importance of the 1945 victory date for all Belarusians. (Video by Chen Ting/Xinhua/Sipa USA) *** World Rights Except China *** CHINA OUT ***