On Saturday, Russia celebrated its victory over Nazi Germany with the traditional parade on Moscow’s Red Square. This year, the commemorations are more subdued than usual.
The celebrations on Red Square in Moscow are closely watched every year, and 2026 is no exception. This Saturday, May 9, Russia celebrated its victory over Nazi Germany in 1945 during a ceremony marked by a three-day truce announced by Donald Trump and accepted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Vladimir Putin was present, accompanied by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. In front of hundreds of soldiers in uniform, the Russian president affirmed in his speech that the Russian army in Ukraine is facing an “aggressive force” supported by NATO. He states that “the great feat of the victorious generation (against Adolf Hitler) inspires today the soldiers leading the special military operation (in Ukraine).”
“I am firmly convinced that our cause is just. We are together. The victory was ours and it will be forever,” he added, before the Russian anthem played.
Context: The article discusses the Victory Day parade in Moscow and the presence of various foreign dignitaries and military personnel at the event. The celebrations were more modest this year compared to previous years.
Fact Check: The article accurately reflects the events surrounding the Victory Day parade in Moscow and the statements made by Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the military situation in Ukraine.
