Russia honors Victory Day
Celebrating a Historic Victory: A Fresh Look at Russia's Victory Day Parade
Russia is currently stirring up a whirlwind of activity as it honors the anniversaries of its triumph in the Great Patriotic War. Major cities are alive with military parades, "Immortal Regiment" marches, and an array of impressive public events.
On this momentous occasion marking the 80th anniversary of the triumph over Nazism, Moscow will host the parade extravaganza on the legendary Red Square in the morning, Moscow time (local time). Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov has announced that combatants from ongoing "special military operations" will join the parade formations during the military spectacles and marches, adding a modern layer to the historical pageant.
With an estimated twenty-nine heads of foreign states slated to participate in the festivities, Russia expects the presence of leaders like Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Moscow, Elena Volodina
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These celebrations carry significant weight for various reasons. Not only do they signify the Soviet Union's pivotal role in defeating Nazi Germany during World War II, but they also bring together world leaders from predominantly autocratic and repressive regimes. The presence of these leaders, particularly President Xi Jinping of China, underscores the burgeoning ties between Russia and powerful nations worldwide.
Moreover, the Kremlin's narrative weaves a connection between the ongoing "special military operations" in Ukraine and the broader fight against Western aggression and Nazism. The celebrations seek to project these actions as an extension of the historical struggle against Nazi Germany, justifying their cause and positioning Russia as a staunch defender against perceived threats.
The event also serves as a platform to assert Russia's dominance and shaping of future world orders without adverse international repercussions. Most importantly, it demonstrates Russia's ability to garner international support despite sanctions, changing the course of its relations with Western countries. The participation of world leaders at these celebrations challenges the Western narrative of Russia's isolation.
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- Participants from the ongoing "special military operations" will join Russia's Victory Day Parade in 2025, adding a modern layer to the historical pageant, as announced by Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov.
- On the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazism, world leaders from predominantly autocratic and repressive regimes, such as Chinese President Xi Jinping, are expected to participate in the parade on the Red Square.
- This year's celebrations carry significant weight, as they bring together world leaders and fund memories of the Soviet Union's role in defeating Nazi Germany during World War II, despite ongoing "war-and-conflicts" like the one in Ukraine.
- The Kremlin's narrative for the parade weaves a connection between the current "special military operations" in Ukraine and the broader fight against Western aggression and Nazism, seeking to project these actions as an extension of the historical struggle against Nazi Germany.
