PUTIN ATTACKS NATO AND UKRAINE AT VICTORY PARADE IN MOSCOW! "Our heroes are advancing despite an aggressive force supported by the entire NATO bloc" (PHOTO/VIDEO)
Speaking before hundreds of military personnel and in the presence of several foreign leaders, the Russian president said he was waging a "just war" and called Ukraine an "aggressive force" which is "armed and supported by the entire NATO bloc."
TL;DR
- Vladimir Putin justified the war in Ukraine during his Victory Day speech.
- He described the conflict as a "just war" against an "aggressive force" supported by NATO.
- This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow was scaled back, with fewer foreign leaders attending.
- Heavy military equipment, such as armored vehicles and ballistic missiles, was absent from the parade.
- The reduction in military display was attributed to the operational situation and security threats, including the risk of Ukrainian drones.
- Putin honored Soviet soldiers who fought in World War II, linking their actions to current military goals.
- Foreign leaders present included those from Belarus, Laos, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.
- Despite a temporary ceasefire agreement, both Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violations.
- Celebrations also took place in other Russian cities, including Vladivostok, with marches like the "Immortal Regiment."