Kyiv Post
Victory Parade in Moscow: How to Read Putin’s Words?
Russia’s 9 May Victory Day parade sparked debate over Vladimir Putin’s strength and the war in Ukraine. While critics saw the scaled-back event as evidence of Kremlin weakness and declining support, o
Russia’s 9 May Victory Day parade sparked debate over Vladimir Putin’s strength and the war in Ukraine. While critics saw the scaled-back event as evidence of Kremlin weakness and declining support, others warned against underestimating Russia’s military capacity. Commentators also noted Putin’s softer rhetoric toward Volodymyr Zelenskyy and growing tensions within Russia’s political and economic elite.