Overview

• President Vladimir Putin presides over the 80th Victory Day parade in Moscow, featuring a large military procession through Red Square.
• Over 20 foreign dignitaries, including China's Xi Jinping and Slovakia's Robert Fico, attend the event, signaling Russia's diplomatic alliances.
• A three-day unilateral truce declared by Putin is criticized by Ukraine as a cynical move, with Kyiv alleging repeated violations of the ceasefire.
• Tight security measures in Moscow include bans on vape pens, scooters, and animals, alongside mobile internet jamming to counter potential threats.
• Putin draws parallels between the current conflict in Ukraine and WWII, framing Russia's actions as a continuation of the fight against fascism.