Hollywood filmmaker Oliver Stone put in a smiley appearance as he attended the Victory Day military parade in Russia on Friday. The esteemed US director, 78, is known for tackling various subjects, including war and politics, in his work, while he’s also made dramas and biopics.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken center stage at Russia’s Victory Day parade on Friday, surrounding himself by friendly world leaders in a highly choreographed show designed to show the Western world that Russia is far from isolated.

As Russia celebrates its 80-year-old victory over Nazi Germany, Putin wants the world to see that despite the new conflict in Europe, he still has friends in high places.