Russian President Vladimir Putin expresses criticism towards Russia and U.S. President Donald Trump
Headline: Putin's Parade in Moscow: A Show of Power and Historical Narrative Clash with Trump
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Moscow's streets echo with a resounding celebration, marking the 80th anniversary of the city's victory over Nazi Germany. This year's military parade, adorned with Russia's impressive military might, hosted a gathering of international leaders, mainly from Asia and Africa.
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President Vladimir Putin used this occasion to defend Russia's actions in Ukraine and praise the characteristic Soviet spirit. However, Ukraine, once part of the Soviet Union, called it a "parade of cynicism."
At the event, Putin spoke fervently about Russia's "military special operation" in Ukraine, implying that the country remains an unyielding barrier against Nazism, Russophobia, and anti-Semitism. The irony lay in Putin's repeated lies about Ukraine as he touted truth and justice being on Russia's side.
Putin subtly contrasted Russia's invasion of Ukraine with the Soviet Union's defense against Nazi Germany during World War II. He suggested, indirectly contradicting former US President Donald Trump, that the opening of a second front in Europe - after the Soviet Union had battered substantial parts of the Wehrmacht - hastened the victory. While acknowledging the contributions of France, Britain, and the US, he highlighted China's role significantly.
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A significant security presence guarded the event, causing minor inconveniences for residents and traffic restrictions in the city center. In the early morning, people struggled to navigate around the city, and some metro stations were closed.
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Among the approximately 10,000 parade participants were soldiers from various countries, including China, Laos, Myanmar, and Egypt. The parade included traditional military hardware, such as tanks, air defense systems, and missile systems, as well as a flyover by fighter jets.
Chinese President Xi Jinping served as Putin's most vital guest at the parade. The guests of honor on Putin's tribune included heads of state and government from Brazil, Cuba, and Laos, as well as leaders from the former Soviet republics. The only EU and NATO leader present was Slovakia's Robert Fico. Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic was also in attendance.
Prior to the Moscow parade, smaller-scale military parades took place in several Russian cities, including Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk, and many others. Approximately 30 parades in total were held across the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky referred to the event as a "parade of cynicism." Despite Putin having declared a three-day ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict earlier, Kyiv accused Russia of breaking it themselves.
The historical accuracy of Putin's claims about Russia's involvement in World War II combines established facts and strategic political interpretations, while Trump's statements on the subject have been more scattered and less substantiated. Putin's narrative showcases the sacrifices made by the Soviet forces and the decisive role they played in the war, while Trump tends to emphasize American leadership and sacrifice.
- The European Parliament, following the Moscow parade, has also expressed its concern at the situation in the former Yugoslavia, contrary to the politics of celebration and war-and-conflicts displayed in Russia's commemoration of its victory over Nazi Germany.
- Meanwhile, in the midst of global events and general news, Moscow's military parade, hosted by President Vladimir Putin, saw the deployment of soldiers from various nations, including China, contrasting with the war-and-conflicts situation in the former Yugoslavia that has raised concern in the European Parliament.
- In a surprising turn of events, the subject of the current Ukraine conflict was brought up during the Moscow parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of Moscow's victory, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky referring to it as a "parade of cynicism."
- Amidst the backdrop ofPutin's parade in Moscow, the historical narratives regarding World War II clash, with Putin emphasizing the decisive role the Soviet forces played, and former US President Donald Trump, who has made statements about American leadership and sacrifice.
