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Putin and Xi at Moscow's 80th Anniversary Victory Day Parade Amidst Ukraine Tensions
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Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted a grand military parade in Moscow's Red Square on May 9, marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The event was attended by several international leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, who stood alongside Putin during the parade.
The parade showcased over 11,500 Russian troops and more than 180 military vehicles, including tanks, armored infantry vehicles, and artillery that have been used in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Putin praised the courage and determination of the Russian troops involved in the war.
Other notable attendees included Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, and Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, the only European Union leader present. The presence of these leaders, particularly Fico, was significant given the EU's stance against Russia's actions in Ukraine.
The parade took place amidst ongoing tensions, with Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow leading to flight cancellations and delays. Despite a declared three-day ceasefire by Putin, Ukraine reported numerous Russian strikes on the day of the parade, resulting in casualties and damage in the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions.
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