Russian tanks roll towards Red Square during Victory Day in Moscow Tensions with the West Victory Day parades – which only became an annual event after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 and have taken on increasing importance in projecting Russia’s renewed military might during Putin’s two decades in power – also took place in dozens of cities across the nation. “Unfortunately, many of the ideologies of the Nazis – those who were obsessed with the delusional theory of their exclusiveness – are again trying to be put into service,” Putin said. The Russian leader condemned what he called a creeping return of ideologies of the time, when “slogans of racial and national superiority, of anti-Semitism, and Russophobia became ever more cynical”.
At the same time, we will firmly defend our national interests to ensure the safety of our people.” Putin, left, and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon lay flowers at a memorial to the ‘Hero Cities’ “Russia consistently defends international law. “The Soviet people kept their sacred oath, defended the homeland, and freed the countries of Europe from the black plague,” Putin told the crowd.
The parade marked the 76th anniversary of victory in World War II over Nazi Germany. More than 12,000 military personnel took part in the march, as well as some 190 pieces of military equipment and 76 fighter jets and helicopters. Putin’s speech on Sunday came at the start of an annual parade that sees military hardware roll through the streets of Moscow. President Vladimir Putin says his country will “firmly” defend Russia’s national interests, denouncing the return of “Russophobia” and warning of a revival of Nazism.
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