Putin vows Russia’s victory over Ukraine and criticises Nato at scaled-down Victory Day parade
Security was tight in Moscow as Putin and several foreign leaders attended the parade
Security was tight in Moscow as Putin and several foreign leaders attended the parade
Putin’s claim of victory in Ukraine feels hollow when you consider the scaled-down parade and tight security. The war isn’t going as planned.
It’s telling that only a handful of foreign leaders showed up for the parade. Putin’s isolation is becoming more obvious by the day.
Despite the tough talk, canceling the traditional flyover and reducing the parade size shows even the Kremlin knows the situation is fragile.
Putin can blame Nato all he wants, but the reality is Russia’s economy is struggling, and the parade cuts are a clear reflection of that.