Putin stages victory day: Strength demonstration in Moscow inspires spectators!

Russia celebrates the victory over Nazi Germany on May 9, 2025 with a military parade on Red Square.
Russia celebrates the victory over Nazi Germany on May 9, 2025 with a military parade on Red Square. (Symbolbild/NAGW)

Putin stages victory day: Strength demonstration in Moscow inspires spectators!

Rote Platz, Moskau, Russland - On May 9, 2025, Russia celebrates the day of the victory, which marked the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany in the Second World War. An impressive military parade takes place on the Red Square in Moscow, in which over 10,000 soldiers take part, including troops from allies. These celebrations are not only a commemoration, but also a demonstration of power in Russia, especially in the context of the ongoing Ukraine war. OP-ONLINE reports that over 30 ceremonial regiments take part in the parade Modern military equipment, such as tanks and rocket systems, is displayed.

Kreml boss Vladimir Putin uses this opportunity to convey the people to the people. Days before the parade, the Russian armed forces were mobilized to attune the population to the event. In the “Park of Sieg” in Moscow, trophies such as a German Leopard tank and other weapons from NATO countries are also exhibited, which is an additional provocation. Sauerlandkurier reject this presentation by canceling that in other parts of Russia's parades for safety reasons were.

international dimensions of the celebrations

Numerous heads of state and government are also expected, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from Brazil, Robert Fico from Slovakia and Aleksandar Vucic from Serbia. European heads of state and government, on the other hand, have refused to participate, which illustrates the diplomatic tensions. In the current geopolitical situation, Russia wants to send a strong signal internally and outside with these celebrations. The Russian armed forces continue to carry out offensive surgery in the Ukraine War, while Ukrainian forces start attacks on Russian territory, which also increases the tense situation. Tagesschau recalls that Putin's term "war" is not used; Instead, he speaks of a "military special surgery".

The parade is considered an important part of Russian identity and patriotism. Putin describes May 9 as the "Holy People's Day" and warns of the threats that are western elites for Russia. This story is part of a greater strategy that is a continuation of the struggle against National Socialism and at the same time demonstrates the national military skills.

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