Russia held its annual Victory Day military parade in the capital Moscow on the 9th. accept Western threats and declare nuclear weapons.
British Sky News reported that thousands of officers and soldiers and various weapons took part in the military parade, but the tanks that participated were the same as last year, with only one T-34 tank from World War II, showing that Russia continues to invest a large number of resources in the war in Ukraine.
In a speech in Red Square, Putin praised the troops fighting in Ukraine and accused Western elites of being “arrogant”, forgetting the Soviet Union’s decisive role in defeating Nazi Germany in World War II and ending conflicts around the world. He said: “We know the consequences of being too ambitious. Russia will do its best to avoid global conflicts, but we will not let anyone threaten us. Our strategic forces are -always ready for war.”
Putin said: “Russia is now going through a difficult and critical time. The fate of the motherland and its future depends on each of us.”
Victory Day on May 9 is a holiday in Russia commemorating the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
Russian President Putin. (European News Agency)
Putin has repeatedly described the war in Ukraine as a vital battle against “Nazism.” The tone of his comments related to nuclear weapons has also increased. On the 7th, he ordered the navy and troops stationed near Ukraine to conduct nuclear weapons exercises.
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2024-05-09 14:42:06