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Putin's subdued Victory Day parade; Moscow cools Trump's peace talk

From ANSA · (21m ago) Italian Critical tone

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Moscow's Victory Day parade was subdued this year, with fewer troops and no modern military hardware displayed, lasting only 45 minutes.
  • The reduced scale was attributed to fears of Ukrainian drone attacks, with a US-mediated ceasefire reportedly averting a larger Russian retaliation.
  • Russian officials, including Dmitry Peskov and Yuri Ushakov, downplayed Donald Trump's ceasefire announcement, describing it as a long and complicated process and Trump's hopes for an extended truce as unfounded.

Moscow marked the 81st anniversary of Victory Day with a notably subdued parade, a stark contrast to the usual displays of military might. The Kremlin's decision to scale back the event, shortening the parade to a mere 45 minutes and omitting modern weaponry, signals a shift in strategy, likely driven by security concerns amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

La grande impresa della generazione di vittoriosi ispira i guerrieri che che oggi svolgono la loro missione come parte della operazione militare speciale

— Vladimir PutinIn his speech to the troops, Putin drew parallels between the soldiers in Ukraine and those who defeated the Third Reich.

The absence of advanced military hardware and the hurried conclusion of the parade underscore the heightened security measures in place. Reports suggest that fears of Ukrainian drone attacks influenced the decision, with a US-mediated ceasefire reportedly playing a crucial role in preventing a larger-scale Russian response. This cautious approach reflects the complex geopolitical landscape and the volatile nature of the current conflict.

stanno resistendo alla forza aggressiva che è armata e sostenuta dall'intero blocco della Nato

— Vladimir PutinPutin stated that Russian soldiers are resisting an aggressive force supported by NATO.

While U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope for a significant extension of the ceasefire, Russian officials were quick to temper such optimism. Presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described the path to a negotiated solution as "very long, with complicated details," while Foreign Policy Advisor Yuri Ushakov dismissed Trump's hopes for an extended truce as "unfounded." This divergence in perspectives highlights the challenges in achieving a lasting peace and the differing priorities of the involved parties.

La parte americana vuole un risultato rapido, è chiaro che ha fretta

— Dmitry PeskovThe Kremlin spokesperson commented on the US desire for a swift resolution to the conflict.

The subdued celebration also saw a limited number of foreign guests, with justifications ranging from the anniversary not being a "round number" to the ongoing conflict. The presence of leaders like Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, along with the presidents of Kazakhstan and Laos, and Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, indicates a continued emphasis on strategic alliances, even amidst international scrutiny.

ma trovare una soluzione è "un percorso molto lungo, con dettagli complicati"

— Dmitry PeskovPeskov emphasized the complexity and length of the process to find a solution to the conflict.
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Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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