“The great feat of the generation of victors inspires the soldiers carrying out the goals of the special military operation today,” Putin said in his speech, referencing the war in Ukraine. “They are confronting an aggressive force armed and supported by the whole bloc of NATO. And despite this, our heroes move forward.”
Massive screens showed these jets, intercontinental missiles, drones, and a nuclear submarine, still an attempt to show weaponry strength.
He was protected by a large security detail during his appearance, as recent reports claim that the Kremlin has tightened its monitoring of Putin amid fears of assassination attempts and possible coup plots.
Zelensky gives ‘permission’ for parade to take place
Last week, Russia unsuccessfully tried to convince Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to agree to a ceasefire on the day of the parade. But on Friday, President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine agreed to a last minute three-day ceasefire from May 9 to 11, which includes “a suspension of all kinetic activity, and also a prison swap of 1,000 prisoners from each Country.”