2023-05-09 12:58:00
On Tuesday (May 9th) Russia celebrates victory over Nazi Germany. President Putin’s speech, however, did not really come as a surprise – except on one not inconsiderable point. All information in the news ticker.
- After Celebration cancellation for May 9th: “The nervousness is greater than ever”
- Belarus-Support for Putin: Lukashenko comes to the “Day of Victory”
- This news ticker about the May 9 in Russia is continuously updated.
Update from May 9, 2:13 p.m: In his “Victory Day” speech Vladimir Putin portrayed Russia as an alleged victim in the Ukraine war. “Today, civilization is again at a crucial turning point,” said the Kremlin chief in front of thousands of soldiers on Red Square in Moscow.
“A real war has been unleashed against our fatherland,” he added, referring to the battles against Ukraine that he himself ordered more than a year ago. “But we fought back international terrorism, we will protect Donbass residents and we will ensure our security.”
Putin speech at parade: Kremlin chief speaks for the first time of “war” against Ukraine
Update from May 9, 10:30 a.m.: Putin’s speech was short and offered no surprises. The only exception: For the first time, the President of Russia spoke of a “war” and no longer exclusively of a “special military operation” against Ukraine. Concluding his speech in Red Square, Putin shouted “To our victory!” before returning to his seat.
Despite the clear sky, the traditional military parade on Red Square ended without an air show. In terms of military technology, the Russian military presented mainly armored wheeled vehicles on Tuesday. Main battle tanks were absent, with the exception of the historic T-34.
Officially, there was no explanation for the lack of battle tanks and aircraft until the morning. Battle tanks are traditionally part of the parade. In recent years, the latest tank model Armata (T-14) has been presented in Moscow. In April, Russian media reported that the Armata was being used for the first time in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Putin’s speech in Moscow: Ukraine “hostage” to western states
Update from May 9th, 10:05 am: Once again, Putin, speaking in Moscow’s Red Square, claims that Ukraine has become “hostage” to Western states intent on destroying Russia. “Their goal is (…) the disintegration and destruction of our country.”
According to official information, around 8,000 soldiers are deployed in Red Square – apparently including men who have fought in Ukraine in recent months. Contrary to what was originally announced, a number of foreign heads of state and government were also guests in the honorary gallery – namely from the ex-Soviet republics of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Armenia.
Update from May 9, 9:40 a.m.: Vladimir Putin has started his speech at the Russian victory celebrations in Moscow. The Russian President walked from the Kremlin to Red Square, where he was greeted by a large crowd of military personnel at the start of Victory Day celebrations marking the triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II
Putin has portrayed his country as an alleged victim in the current war against Ukraine. “Today, civilization is again at a crucial turning point,” Putin said in front of thousands of soldiers in Moscow’s Red Square. “A real war has been unleashed against our fatherland,” he added, referring to the battles against Ukraine that he himself ordered more than a year ago. “But we fought back international terrorism, we will protect Donbass residents and we will ensure our security.”
Celebrations in Moscow: More than 10,000 soldiers march on
Update from May 9, 9:15 a.m.: Overshadowed by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the traditional military parade marking the 78th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany has begun in Moscow. Under high security, thousands of soldiers marched on Red Square on Tuesday in sunny spring weather. The appearance of Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin is awaited with particular excitement. In his speech, he will most likely once again justify the war he ordered in Ukraine.
According to official information, more than 10,000 soldiers will be deployed and 125 units of military technology will be shown. Contrary to what was originally announced, a number of foreign heads of state and government are guests in the honorary gallery – namely from the ex-Soviet republics of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Armenia.
“Victory Day” in Moscow
First report: Moscow – Russia celebrates victory over Nazi Germany on May 9; it is one of the most important days in the country – and yet not everyone in Russia feels like celebrating. Derailing trains, burning fuel depots, cut power linesplus who allegedly tried Drone attack on Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin: The recent spate of alleged acts of sabotage and attacks on Russian territory has overshadowed Moscow’s preparations for the “Victory Day” celebrations. The preparations went on anyway – the big military parade will take place this Tuesday. Putin should also be there.
After the cancellation of the May 9 celebration: “The nervousness is greater than ever”
Several cities near the Ukrainian border canceled events. They were repeatedly subjected to drone attacks and shelling during the Ukraine war. There were also similar cancellations elsewhere in Russia. Kremlin boss Dmitry Peskov said about the celebrations in Moscow last week: “There are no changes to the plans.”
Nevertheless, the Russian capital seems tense. The British Guardian quotes an insider from the Moscow mayor’s office on the preparations for May 9: “The nervousness is greater than ever before.” But: “Victory Day must take place, there is no other option.”
Belarus support for Putin: Lukashenko comes to “Victory Day”
Putin is also about demonstrating power and unity. It is fitting that politicians from several successor states of the Soviet Union will be present at the celebrations in Moscow. This is reported by the Russian news agency Tass. They will lay flowers and have breakfast with Putin, it said. Belarus ruler Alexander Lukashenko will also be there. Usually he does not take part in the military parade, because at the same time in Minsk he presides over the celebrations in his own country.
Members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.
The ex-Soviet states of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Georgia and Ukraine are not included.
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