Russia’s Defense Ministry blamed the “current operational situation” for the low-key ceremony, a reference to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. But Russian leaders were also reportedly consumed by the threat posed to the event by Kyiv’s fleet of long-range drones, which have grown increasingly sophisticated in recent years.
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Fewer international leaders and press were present than in last year’s grand parade, forcing most press to rely on Russian state media present at the event. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday the number of journalists is limited “since the entire ceremony is somewhat limited.” CNN said it was initially accredited to attend the parade, but those privileges were stripped on Thursday.
“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."
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.
“This request was made directly by me, and I very much appreciate its agreement by President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy,” Trump said on Truth Social. “Hopefully, it is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and hard fought War.”
Peskov, meanwhile, told reporters that Russia did not “need anyone’s permission to be proud of our Victory Day.” Russia’s Defense Ministry had threatened to “launch a retaliatory, massive missile strike on the center of Kyiv” if it was to disrupt the parade.
Russia making slow progress on battlefield
More than four years after launching what it initially described as a “three-day special military operation,” Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has slowed to an attritional grind.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a Washington-based think tank, estimated similar numbers in January. CSIS also said Russia was “advancing remarkably slowly on the battlefield,” as its economic standing is further strained by the cost of the war.
Despite these losses, Moscow continues to profess that it can outlast Kyiv, making slow advances across the 600-mile front line.
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