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Putin's Victory Day: Bold Support for Ukraine Invasion

5/10/2025

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At the Victory Day parade in Moscow, Vladimir Putin declared unwavering support from "the whole of Russia" for the invasion of Ukraine. Standing proudly with China's Xi Jinping, he flaunted military strength and promised victory, drawing parallels to the Soviet defeat of Nazism. The event also featured a North Korean general, deepening the conflict's international ties.

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At the Victory Day parade in Moscow, Vladimir Putin declared unwavering support from "the whole of Russia" for the invasion of Ukraine. Standing proudly with China's Xi Jinping, he flaunted military strength and promised victory, drawing parallels to the Soviet defeat of Nazism. The event also featured a North Korean general, deepening the conflict's international ties.