Putin Hosts 80th Victory Day Parade in Moscow Amid Ukraine War, Xi Jinping and Lula to Attend, Security Tightened

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Updated May 7, 2025, 04:09 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to address the Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9, marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany. The event occurs amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and heightened security concerns. This year's celebrations are planned to be larger than previous years, with military displays including tanks, intercontinental ballistic missiles, and participation from Chinese troops and those of 12 other countries. Leaders from 29 countries, including China's Xi Jinping, Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Slovakia's Robert Fico, Serbia's Aleksandar Vucic, and Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik, are expected to attend. North Korean troops may also participate for the first time. The Kremlin, through spokesperson Dmitri Peskov, has announced significant security measures, including restrictions on mobile internet and GPS disruptions in Moscow, due to potential threats from Ukraine. These measures follow recent drone attacks attributed to Ukraine, which killed two people in Kyiv and disrupted operations at four Moscow airports, resulting in the cancellation or delay of at least 350 flights and affecting around 60,000 passengers. Putin has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to 10 to coincide with the celebrations, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed skepticism about Russia's adherence to the truce and has not committed to observing it. Authorities have imposed strict rules for parade attendees, banning items such as e-cigarettes, scooters, and pets. Some regional parades in Russia have been canceled due to security concerns. The Victory Day parade is being used by Putin to reference the sacrifices of World War II to justify Russia's actions in Ukraine. Ukraine has criticized the event, stating it has no connection to the historical victory over Nazism and alleging that some participants are implicated in crimes against Ukrainians. Russia continues to occupy around 20% of Ukrainian territory, and a North Korean contingent recently assisted Russian forces in recapturing the Kursk region.

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franceinfo

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DIRECT. War in Ukraine: the Kremlin says it is taking “all necessary measures” to ensure security during May 9 celebrations ➡️ https://t.co/6Yc2vEJvC6 https://t.co/P5FjS0PHAy

Agence France-Presse

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🇷🇺 The Kremlin announced to limit internet access in Moscow due to Ukrainian threats and to take “all necessary measures” to ensure security during the May 9 celebrations commemorating the victory over Nazi Germany #AFP https://t.co/iNAeb3T0C4

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BBC announces internet and mobile network outage at several Russian operators A Kremlin spokesman confirmed restrictions on the Internet on the eve of the May 9 celebrations, on the occasion of the victory over Nazi Germany, and cited the reason for preventing possible Ukrainian actions