Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech commemorating Russia’s Victory Day on Monday. Putin gave few hints about the conflict in Ukraine. Global leaders and defense officials were speculating for weeks about what he may say about his plans. Some thought that he might use this historic day to increase his “special military operation” and … Read more
Victory Day has become a major national holiday in Russia, commemorating the conclusion of the war with Nazi Germany in 1945. However, it is only since Vladimir Putin’s reign that the day has included an annual parade complete with military weaponry and flypasts. This year, it has taken on new meaning since, far from liberating … Read more
Dmitry Peskov, a Kremlin spokesman, stated on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not declare war on Ukraine on May 9, Russia’s Victory Day. He dismissed those rumors as “nonsense.” Peskov was asked about the odds of Putin declaring war on Victory Day, and he answered “none.” He added, “No, this is nonsense.” He … Read more
Pope Francis stated Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban told him that Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to end the invasion of Ukraine on May 9; Russia’s Victory Day. In an interview, the Pope made the remarks to the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. “Orban, when I met him, he told me that the Russians have … Read more
