During the Moscow parade on the occasion of the victory day, President Vladimir Putin celebrated 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germanyreferring to known topics: unity, sacrifice and national pride.
Nearly 30 world leaders came to the celebrations, including the President of China XI Jinping, President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucić and the Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico. Over 11.5 thousand took part in the parade. military, including 1,500 soldiers who fought in the war with Ukraine. Paradne troops from 13 “friendly” countries also joined the event.
However, in addition to red banners and military shows, this opportunity also served as a platform for justifying the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here's what Putin said and what he didn't say at the celebrations.
Referring to his war in Ukraine as a “special military operation”, Putin said that he was supported by “the whole country, society and population.” He praised the soldiers: “We are proud of their courage and determination.” This statement is an echo of his long -term The claims that Russian troops continue to fight “fascism” from World War II.
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Putin began with the name of victory day the most important Russian holiday. He said that the country “would always remember the feat of the fighters who gave their lives for victory over Nazism.” Today, this memory is used to collect support for the New War.
Putin warned about all attempts “slandering the true winners” of World War II. He said that the Russians must “defend definitely [swoich] national interests, a thousand -year history, culture and traditional values. “
This statement appeared after US President Donald Trump stated on his platform Truth Social that The United States did “much more” than their alliesto ensure victory in World War II.
In an unusual bow to allies from World War II, Putin said: “We will always remember that the opening of the second front in Europe after decisive battles in the territory of the Soviet Union brought victory.”
However, many of the same countries It now supports Ukraine – financially, diplomatically and military – against the invasion of Moscow.
Putin mentioned the key battles of World War II – for Moscow, Stalingrad, Kurski's arch – and praised Soviet soldiers who “stood to death and life at all heights, abutments and borders.”
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Vladimir Putin greets soldiers during the celebration of the victory day. Moscow, May 9, 2025
Rhetoric draws a simple line from old victims to the current conflict – but avoids recognition thousands of Ukrainian civilians killed by Russian attacks to cities such as Mariupol and Kersoń.
Putin said that veterans remain a model for Russia because of their “honest love for their homeland” and “determination in defense of their homeland.” In the meantime Critics of the current war are threatened with prison for speaking.
Putin attributed to the inhabitants of Central Asia and the Couple of significant support during the war. “Trains with everything that the front needed moved from here smoothly. […] They shared shelter, bread and warmth, “he said.
However, many of the same former Soviet republics diplomatically It distances himself from Moscow as the war prolongs in Ukraine.
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