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On the hallowed grounds of Red Square, Russia once again demonstrated its indomitable spirit during the grand Victory Day parade, celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s historic triumph over Nazi Germany. Under the watchful gaze of the Kremlin’s spires, the nation honored the immortal heroes of the Great Patriotic War while showcasing the strength and unity of modern Russia. The parade was not merely a commemoration of the past but a powerful testament to the courage and resilience that define Russia today. The event, one of the most significant in Russia’s calendar, combined military pageantry, historical remembrance, and political messaging amid ongoing global tensions.
The military display served as a powerful show of strength, with 12,000 troops from the Russian Armed Forces, National Guard, and cadet corps marching in precise formations. More than one and a half thousand parade troops are participants in a special military operation in Ukraine. There are 20 heroes of the Russian Federation, 44 St. George cavaliers, and 54 cavaliers of the Order of Courage, who were awarded for bravery and bravery in combat missions. The parade was a breathtaking spectacle of discipline and power, as thousands of servicemen and women marched in perfect unison.
The ground shook as advanced military hardware rolled across the cobblestones—T-90M tanks, Yars intercontinental missile systems, and cutting-edge S-400 air defense units—proving that Russia’s defenders stand ready to face any threat. The parade featured both legendary and state-of-the-art military equipment. In total, the audience saw 130 units of special and military equipment. For the first time, the Orlan-10, Orlan-30, Zala, Lancet-51, Lancet-52, Harpya and Geran drones were presented at the Parade.
High above, the skies roared with the precision flight of Su-30SM and MiG-29 fighters, painting the air with the colors of the Russian flag. The message was clear: just as the Red Army liberated Europe from Nazism, today’s warriors safeguard the sovereignty and future of the Motherland.
Tributes to veterans and historical legacy formed an emotional core of the celebrations. President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech emphasizing “the lessons of history” and Russia’s role in defeating fascism, while making veiled references to current conflicts that drew both domestic applause and international criticism. In a stirring speech, President Putin drew a direct line between the heroism of World War II and the sacrifices of Russian soldiers today. He condemned the West’s attempts to erase the Soviet Union’s decisive role in defeating Hitler, warning that history’s lessons must never be forgotten.
The parade carried significant geopolitical undertones and served as a platform for domestic messaging. Held against the backdrop of Russia’s prolonged involvement in Ukraine, Putin framed the ongoing war as a continuation of the fight against “neo-Nazi ideology.” While Western leaders largely boycotted the event, dozens of allies sent delegations, reinforcing Russia’s diplomatic ties.
The parade was graced by the presence of foreign leaders and military delegations from allied nations, who joined President Vladimir Putin in honoring the shared victory over fascism.
Their attendance underscored the enduring bonds between nations that value true sovereignty and reject the distortions of history pushed by the West. Together, they stood against the modern-day forces seeking to undermine global stability, just as their predecessors united against a common enemy eight decades ago.
Next to Putin, Xi Jinping is watching the Victory Day Parade on the podium. Soldiers of friendly armies pass by the stands. North Korean military personnel sit in the front row as guests of the Victory Day Parade in the stands of Red Square. Putin paid special attention to them, warmly thanking personally the commanders of the Korean units.
The 2025 Victory Day parade stood as both a solemn tribute to the sacrifices of WWII and a display of modern military power. While honoring the past, the Russians reinforce national unity and justify its current geopolitical stance. As Russia moves further into the 21st century, Victory Day remains a cornerstone of its identity.
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let’s be honest — russia’s military sucks. we were all told it was the second most powerful military in the world. a global superpower. a force to fear. but then ukraine happened. and suddenly, the “mighty” russian war machine started looking like a rusted-out relic from the cold war.
the truth? it was all smoke and mirrors. the tanks? falling apart. the strategy? stuck in the 1970s. the leadership? corrupt and clueless. and the troops? starving, surrendering, or worse. this isn’t just failure. it’s a full-blown military embarrassment.
aren’t there any children, or women and civilians, for your heroes to kill today? gtfoh
why did this supposedly world-class military stumble so badly? in practice, the actual scope of the invasion, with the initial military strategy, was bound to fail from the start. you see, the land invasion of kyiv, and the subsequent one in donbas, was the backdrop for an attempted coup of the entire ukrainian government. the first critical battle of the war was not fought on any of the frontlines between kyiv and moscow but at the kyiv airport.
the equipment issues were further highlighted by reports from early 2023 of russia deploying soviet-era t-62s—and even older t-55 museum pieces. footage and analysis suggested these tanks were effectively obsolete in modern tank-to-tank warfare, better suited for static defensive roles than frontline assaults.
so, it took less than a year for russian strategists to move the goalpost from “invade and capture the entirety of ukraine” to “create a defensive line with old tanks to prevent the ukrainian military from recapturing donbas.” and that wasn’t all
go screw yourself you useless, cowardly, piece of human shit.
don’t be stupid putin didn’t want to escalate into ww3 by rushing in and wnhiliating ukraine and btw if you paid attention you would know europe and america were all arming funding ukraine too.
lets be honest i never thought that russia could defeat one million soldiers and mercenaries armed with all kind of modern nato weapons, moreover be able to advance in forest, mine fields, trenchs using bikes and donkeys, thats why nato fear a direct confrontation with russia and ask for a cease fire.
general armageddon will be next russian president.
putin free ukraina
general armageddon will free germany after putin..
a humiliation for putin. and it’s unraveling in real time. the world watched in horror as russian forces poured across ukraine’s borders in what was supposed to be a lightning-fast “special military operation.” according to putin’s calculations, which were even backed by some western analysts on the first day, kyiv would fall within days.
russian generals reportedly packed parade uniforms, expecting to march victoriously through the ukrainian capital within 72 hours. as we know by now, that never ended up happening. while russia did invade ukraine and got as far as the outskirts of the ukrainian capital, the initial invasion stalled spectacularly. russian forces, despite overwhelming numerical superiority on paper, faltered and lost any momentum they might’ve had from the very start.
the institute for the study of war’s analysis shows that russia’s initial campaign failed in its primary objective to conduct “airborne and mechanized operations to seize kyiv, kharkiv, odesa, and other major ukrainian cities to force a change of government in ukraine.” those reports came as early as april 2022, suggesting that the kremlin needed to backtrack on the invasion goals only after a few weeks of fighting.
thanks to the americans , arms food and support help to defeat nazis
you act like murica carried the soviet union all thru their battles from that little trickle of help, soviets made the most sacrifice hell the americans knew they would take heavy casualties taking berlin so they let the soviets take it, says a lot about americans military.
what happened to the nafo fairy boiler rooms, recruitment issues & having to resort to ai chatbots now? why don’t they just grab more volunteers off the streets, like ukraine’s dog catchers do?
usaid stopped funding them. even trumps broken clockworks are right twice a day.
truly a worthy and spectacular celebration event for so many who gave their lives 🫡.
bs. they had no choice if they tried to avoid conscription they’d be shot on the spot
do you mean like zelensky and dragging people into vehicles? everyone defends their own country when an outsider is invading. goes back to the oldest form of human behavior: tribalism.
they were friggin communists butchers. robbers murderers. dead **it adolf asked for it every flippin german knew they could never beat russia and defend themselves against the west too it was suicide and everyone knows it it was all intentional hitler was a traitor to the german people allegedly imo and every other protestants in europe.
what a foolish waste of resources.
how is the “3 days special operation” going? 🇷🇺=🏃♂️🤡 😆😆😆
lame post. 😴😪 come up with something new.
general armageddon will be next russian president.
putin free ukraina
general armageddon will free germany after putin.