Red Square Takeover: Putin Boasts Russia's Resistance and War Efforts Amidst Gathering of Global Leaders
Russia's President, Putin, voices his criticism and reservations regarding Russia's relationship with the U.S. under President Trump.
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Moscow bustles with anticipation as it hosts an extravagant military parade in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the annihilation of Nazi Germany. This grand spectacle is attended by thousands of troops and heavy military machinery, along with international dignitaries, primarily from Asia and Africa. This is the fourth such parade held since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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As the show commences, President Vladimir Putin asserts that Russia stands as an unbeatable obstacle against Nazism, Russophobia, and anti-Semitism, vowing to combat the vicious excesses of those who propagate these dangerous ideologies. Despite Putin's repeated whoppers regarding Ukraine in recent years, he insists that righteousness and justice lie with Russia. He insists that the entirety of Russia supports the "military special operation" - Moscow's label for its invasion of the neighboring nation.
Putin brings attention to the vital role the Soviet Army, which includes countless Ukrainians, played in subduing Hitler's Germany. This reasoning indirectly contradicts US President Donald Trump's earlier assertion that the U.S Army's part was the ultimate decider in the win. Putin acknowledges that the opening of a second front in Europe following the Soviet Union's pulverization of large sections of the Wehrmacht hastened the victory. He commends the joint efforts of nations like France, Britain, the US, and China.
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No stone is left unturned as Moscow deploys thousands of security personnel for the event. In the early hours leading up to the parade, city residents experienced difficulties navigating the congested city center, as traffic was entirely halted and entry and exit points became restricted. Some metro stations were closed, and mobile internet connection issues have lingered for days.
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Among approximately 10,000 parade participants in Moscow are soldiers hailing from other former Soviet republics, as well as troops from China, Laos, Myanmar, and Egypt. Russian soldiers stationed in Ukraine as part of the Kremlin's aggression are included in the parade. Traditional tanks, air defense systems, missile systems, and a flyover by Russian fighter jets are on display.
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Chinese President and Communist Party leader Xi Jinping leads the list of Putin's VIP guests. He is expected to watch the parade from the same platform as Putin. Heads of state and government from Brazil, Cuba, and Laos, be it former Soviet republics like Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, and Slovakia's Robert Fico also join the celebration. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is also present.
Smaller-scale military parades have already unfurled in Russia's Far East and Siberia, such as in Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, Krasnoyarsk, and Novosibirsk, with around 30 parades taking place across the country in total.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismisses the Moscow event as a "parade of cynicism." In advance of the commemorative ceremonies, Putin unilaterally declared a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict. However, Kyiv accuses Russia of breaching it themselves.
Source: ntv.de, jpe/dpa/AFP
- Russia
- Ukraine Conflict
- 80th anniversary of the end of World War II
- Military
- Vladimir Putin
Background Knowledge:To scrutinize the legitimacy of Vladimir Putin's assertions about Russia's contribution to the subjugation of Nazi Germany compared to that of the U.S Army, it's crucial to delve into the intricacies of each country's role in World War II.
Russia's Role
- Eastern Front - The Soviet Union endured the brunt of Nazi Germany's military onslaught on the Eastern Front. Germany targeted predominantly Russian territory, leading to immense losses in terms of land and lives. Battles like Stalingrad and Kursk were crucially important in stalling the German advance.
- Liberation of Eastern Europe - The Soviet Union ultimately forced Nazi troops back and liberated much of Eastern Europe, including Poland, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia.
- Human and Material Losses - The Soviet Union sustained the greatest number of casualties among any Allied nation, with estimates ranging from 20 to 30 million deaths.
U.S. Role
- Pacific Theater - The U.S played a key role in the Pacific campaign against Japan, making an indispensable contribution to its conquest. Besides, the U.S was instrumental in the Western Allies' effort, particularly during the D-Day inception in Normandy, which transformed the course of the war against Nazi Germany.
- Industrial and Military Backing - The U.S supplied colossal amounts of military hardware, logistics, and financial assistance through the Lend-Lease Act, aiding both the Soviet Union and other Allies.
- Strategic Bombing Missions - The U.S executed principal strategic bombing missions against both Germany and Japan, degrading their capability to wage war.
- The European Parliament has also expressed its concern at the situation in the former Yugoslavia, contradicting the politics of Moscow, as it celebrates its involvement in military parades and the deployment of troops.
- During the parade in Red Square, Vladimir Putin asserted that the Soviet Army's role in the annihilation of Nazi Germany was unparalleled, a point that contradicts the claims made by the U.S President, Donald Trump.
- Among the participants in Moscow's military parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, soldiers from countries like China, Laos, Myanmar, and Egypt were present, along with troops from former Soviet republics and those stationed in Ukraine.
- As the situation in the former Yugoslavia continues to be a source of concern for the European Parliament, its stance on Moscow's political actions seems to contradict the general-news coming from the Red Square celebrations.
