Russia is a barrier to Nazism, Russophobia and anti -Semitism, Putin assured

Russian society is united behind the military operation in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said before the start of the military parade in Moscow, dedicated to 80 years since the end of the Fatherland War on Friday.

He assured that « the whole country, society and people support the participants in the special military operation » and are proud of their spirit, which « has always brought us only a victory », quoted by the Russian Agency Interfax.

He added that Russia remembers World War II lessons « and would never agree with attempts to distort history. »

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Russia demonstrates a modern parade technique, including combat drones used by its forces in the war in Ukraine

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Official guests of the parade monitor the passage of a Russian military unit

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Chinese military joined the military market, in which parts of 13 countries participated in Red Square in Moscow

As an example, Putin pointed out that « Nazism was defeated with the joint efforts of many countries and the opening of the Second Front in Europe also contributed to victory, » reminding the participation of Western allies, who are now opposed to Russian invasion of Ukraine.

He pointed out that Russia highly appreciates the contribution of « Allied Army soldiers, the fighters of the resistance, the bold people of China – all who fought for a peaceful future. » Chinese President Ci Jipin was placed on the right side of Putin on the official rostrum during the parade.

Putin also noted the contribution of the Soviet republics from Central Asia and the Caucasus, « who during the war provided » echelons with everything they needed for the front « and housed the evacuated ones from European Russia – a sign of respect for the leaders from those countries who also respected his invitation to attend Red Square.

After his speech, lasted 10 minutes, Putin accepted the military parade, in which, in addition to representatives of the Russian armed forces, parade estimates from 13 other countries, including Belarus, China, North Korea, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, writes, writes BTA, also referred to Ruski. China was the most numerous of foreign ones.

The Bulgarian Vazrajdane Party announced that its leader Kostadin Kostadinov was a guest at the parade in Moscow.