‘Atmosphere closer to wartime’: Moscow’s muted Victory Day reflects growing security fears
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‘Atmosphere closer to wartime’: Moscow’s muted Victory Day reflects growing security fears
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The internet shutdowns and drone strike fears really show how the war has come home to Moscow, even if Putin still has support.
Grégoire Roos nailed it—how can you celebrate victory when your own city feels like a war zone?
I guess the ‘muted’ celebrations are a clear sign that the Kremlin is worried about Ukrainian drones, not just in border regions anymore.
Putin may have public support, but the scaled-down parade and tighter security tell a different story about the real mood in Russia.
It’s ironic that Victory Day, meant to honor WWII triumph, now feels more like a reminder of the current war’s strain on Russia.
The atmosphere being ‘closer to wartime’ than triumph is a huge shift from previous years—this war is clearly taking a toll on daily life in Moscow.