Putin's Victory Day Parade Speech: Russian Military Fights "Aggressive Forces" Supported by NATO
During his Victory Day speech, Russian President Putin asserted that Russian forces in Ukraine are battling "aggressive forces" backed by NATO, emphasizing that Russia's objectives are righteous. The military parade was scaled down this year following recent long-range attacks from Ukraine.
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(Central News Agency, Moscow 9th, comprehensive foreign report) Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a strong speech today at the annual Victory Day parade, emphasizing that Russian forces in Ukraine are fighting "aggressive forces" supported by the entire North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and stated that Russia's goals are righteous.
Agence France-Presse reported that Russian authorities have always celebrated the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II with grand military parades. However, recent long-range attacks by Ukraine have prompted the Kremlin to strengthen security measures and reduce the scale of this year's celebrations.
Compared to previous years, the scale of this year's parade was significantly reduced, marking the first time in nearly 20 years that military equipment was not displayed.
Furthermore, this year, only the leaders of Belarus, Malaysia, and Laos, along with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, were scheduled to attend, a stark contrast to last year's event which saw participation from numerous international dignitaries, including Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Following a last-minute call from U.S. President Donald Trump, Russia and Ukraine agreed to a three-day ceasefire during the event.
In his parade speech, Putin invoked the Soviet Union's history of victory, attempting to rally support for the Russian military's actions in Ukraine. This parade included North Korean soldiers in addition to Russian forces.
Putin stated that the soldiers carrying out the "special military operation" are "fighting aggressive forces supported and armed by the entire NATO bloc, yet our heroes continue to advance."
Putin also said: "I firmly believe that our cause is just." (Translator: Hong Pei-ying) 1150509
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(Central News Agency, Moscow 9th, comprehensive foreign report) Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a strong speech today at the annual Victory Day parade, emphasizing that Russian forces in Ukraine are fighting "aggressive forces" supported by the entire North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and stated that Russia's goals are righteous.
Agence France-Presse reported that Russian authorities have always celebrated the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II with grand military parades. However, recent long-range attacks by Ukraine have prompted the Kremlin to strengthen security measures and reduce the scale of this year's celebrations.
Compared to previous years, the scale of this year's parade was significantly reduced, marking the first time in nearly 20 years that military equipment was not displayed.
Furthermore, this year, only the leaders of Belarus, Malaysia, and Laos, along with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, were scheduled to attend, a stark contrast to last year's event which saw participation from numerous international dignitaries, including Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Following a last-minute call from U.S. President Donald Trump, Russia and Ukraine agreed to a three-day ceasefire during the event.
In his parade speech, Putin invoked the Soviet Union's history of victory, attempting to rally support for the Russian military's actions in Ukraine. This parade included North Korean soldiers in addition to Russian forces.
Putin stated that the soldiers carrying out the "special military operation" are "fighting aggressive forces supported and armed by the entire NATO bloc, yet our heroes continue to advance."
Putin also said: "I firmly believe that our cause is just." (Translator: Hong Pei-ying) 1150509
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