Russian dictator Vladimir Putin spoke at the May 9 parade in Moscow, dedicated to the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazism in World War II, which in Russia, following Soviet traditions, is called the "Great Patriotic War." This was reported by UNN.
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Putin began his speech by stating that the Russian Federation will always "remember the feat of the Soviet people, the fact that it was they who made the decisive contribution to the defeat of Nazism, saved their country, saved the world, put an end to total, ruthless evil, and restored sovereignty to those states that had surrendered to Hitler's Germany and turned into submissive accomplices of its crimes."
This year marks the 85th anniversary of the start of the "Great Patriotic War." The Nazis treacherously attacked the Soviet Union, planning the seizure of the country and its richest resources, the complete destruction of culture, our historical heritage, and, finally, the extermination, enslavement, and genocide of the entire multinational Soviet people—specifically all the peoples, nations, and ethnic groups of the Soviet Union. To realize these criminal goals, forces were gathered from across Europe. It would seem that Nazi strategists meticulously accounted for everything except one thing—what is called the Russian character and the strength of spirit of the Soviet people. These qualities manifest with particular force during the most difficult times for the fatherland,"
Separately, Putin mentioned modern Russian servicemen participating in the aggression against Ukraine.
"They are confronting an aggressive force that is being armed and supported by the entire NATO bloc. The key to success is our moral and spiritual strength, courage, and valor. Our cohesion and ability to endure everything, to overcome any trials. We have a common goal,"
Putin concluded his speech with the words "victory has always been and will be ours (Russia's – ed)."
As a reminder
The Victory Day parade on May 9 in Moscow, which has traditionally been a symbol of Russia's "military greatness," this year will be in the most modest format in the entire history of the Russian Federation and its predecessor, the Soviet Union.