Today marks Victory Day, May 9h, celebrating the 69^th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Today, countries around the world commemorate and show respect  to those who devoted their lives for peace and humanity during World War II.

Mongolians widely celebrate Victory Day. The President of Mongolia, Ts.Elbegdorj, posted a tweet on Twitter saying: “Today, it is Victory Day when the Great Patriotic War finished. Congratulations heroes. This was our victory.  The people of Russia bear more responsibility. Happy Victory.”

Exactly 69 years ago, 61 countries or approximately 80 percent of the world’s population, were involved in World War II and 110 million people were deployed in armies across the globe.