Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his Victory Day speech in Moscow to support Russia’s war in Ukraine and criticize NATO for backing Ukraine. The annual parade was smaller than usual, with no military vehicles shown for the first time in years, and a three-day ceasefire was agreed upon by Russia and Ukraine before the event.Key Facts
- Putin called Russia’s military action in Ukraine a "just" war during his Victory Day speech.
- He described Ukraine as an "aggressive force" supported by NATO countries.
- The parade in Moscow had no military hardware displayed for the first time in nearly 20 years.
- A three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine was announced by President Trump before the parade.
- The event had fewer foreign leaders than previous years, including leaders from Belarus, Laos, and Malaysia.
- Military personnel marched in Red Square under tightened security due to concerns about drone attacks.
- Other Victory Day events in Russia included marches honoring war veterans, such as the Immortal Regiment.
- Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine has been ongoing for over four years, and military equipment is currently focused on the battlefield rather than parades.
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