Russian President Vladimir Putin would be pleased to welcome world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, to the Moscow celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory in the Great Patriotic War if they decide to attend, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Axar.az reports citing TASS.

"This day symbolizes the defeat of Nazism. And unfortunately, this topic is currently more relevant than ever. So if some countries, particularly major ones, decide to share in the joy of this victory with us and celebrate this day with us, we - and especially President Putin - will be pleased to welcome them in Moscow," he noted. When asked if the head of state would be open to seeing the US leader there too, Peskov said: "Well, of course."

He pointed out that the day had special importance given the current tense geopolitical climate and the challenges that Europe and the entire world were facing.