Putin Labels Ukraine as NATO-Backed Aggressor in Victory Day Speech
Vladimir Putin calls Ukraine ‘aggressive’ NATO-backed force in victory parade address
Hindustan Times
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In a combative speech during the annual Victory Day parade in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin described Ukraine as an 'aggressive force' backed by NATO. The event saw a scaled-back celebration amid heightened security and a newly announced three-day ceasefire, facilitated by US President Donald Trump, aimed at enabling a prisoner exchange.
- 01Putin characterized Ukraine as a NATO-supported aggressor during his Victory Day address.
- 02The parade was significantly downsized, lacking military displays for the first time in nearly two decades.
- 03A three-day ceasefire was announced to allow for a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine.
- 04Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized prioritizing the lives of prisoners over the parade's significance.
- 05The ongoing war has resulted in hundreds of thousands of casualties, making it Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.
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During the annual Victory Day parade in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin referred to Ukraine as an 'aggressive force' backed by NATO, asserting that his military's objectives are just. This year's parade was notably diminished, featuring no military hardware for the first time in nearly two decades and attended by only a few foreign dignitaries, primarily from Russia's allies. In light of recent Ukrainian drone attacks, security was heightened in Moscow, with empty streets and disrupted mobile internet. A three-day ceasefire was announced by US President Donald Trump, aiming to facilitate a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed adherence to the ceasefire, prioritizing the return of prisoners over the parade's significance. The ongoing conflict, now in its fifth year, has resulted in significant casualties, making it the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II.
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The ceasefire could lead to the return of Ukrainian prisoners, impacting families and communities affected by the conflict.
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