As Russia commemorated the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi Germany in World War Two, President Vladimir Putin took aim at the West, cautioning against actions that could escalate into a global conflict. Standing amidst troops braving a blizzard on Red Square, Putin denounced Western elites for their "arrogance" in disregarding the pivotal role of the Soviet Union in defeating the Nazis, while simultaneously fueling conflicts worldwide.
Asserting Russia's commitment to averting a widespread clash, Putin emphasized the readiness of their strategic forces. However, he adamantly declared that Russia would not tolerate any threats to its sovereignty. Framing the conflict with Ukraine as part of a broader struggle with the West, Putin portrayed it as a response to perceived encroachments on Russia's sphere of influence since the fall of the Berlin Wall.
While Putin's narrative paints the conflict as reclaiming lost territories, Ukraine and its Western allies view it as an expansionist move. Despite international condemnation, Russia remains firm in its control over significant portions of Ukrainian territory, including Crimea and parts of eastern Ukraine.
The sacrifices of the Soviet Union in World War Two, with millions of lives lost, particularly in Ukraine, were remembered on this Victory Day. As the world marked "Victory in Europe Day," the Soviet Union's "Victory Day" on May 9 commemorates the end of what Russians call the Great Patriotic War.
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