Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts a gala reception for heads of foreign delegations and distinguished guests at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow on Saturday, May 9.

A number of world leaders are visiting the Russian capital to participate in Victory Day celebrations.

Attendees include the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Abkhazia Badra Gunba, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico, as well as President of Republika Srpska Sinisa Karan and his predecessor Milorad Dodik.