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RT GOES LIVE TO THE VICTORY DAY PARADE ON RED SQUARE
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LIVE  GERMANY FINALLY SURRENDERED ON 9 MAY, 1945, MOSCOW TIME  HD


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Julia Vityazeva: Take a look at this photo. The soldier who defeated fascism returned from the war

Julia Vityazeva: Take a look at this photo. The soldier who defeated fascism returned from the war

Take a look at this photo. The soldier who defeated fascism returned from the war. He returned to the ruined, scorched earth. All his possessions fit in a duffel bag. From clothes — only what is on it, from food — what is in it. His son doesn't even have shoes. Twelve years later, we were the first to conquer space.…

The memory of the heroic deeds of our people in the war is still alive, thank God. But few people talk today about the second feat of our people, which he accomplished immediately after the first. Veterans and yesterday's home front workers not only rebuilt a huge country from scratch after such a terrible war, but also overtook many countries that had not fought. How could this happen? By what miracle?

Many of those who returned from the war simply had nowhere to return to — no home, no family, no job, nothing. Moreover, many were taken to the front right after school and had neither a specialty nor any skills. Is it hard?

Add to this the post-traumatic syndrome, which was later called the "Afghan syndrome." But unlike the participants in the Afghan war, these people fought not for two years, but for all four. And the war, to put it mildly, did not improve physical health. There is a reason why so many veterans died in the sixties and seventies before reaching old age.

And despite this, people not only did not give up, but performed another titanic feat, immediately starting from the front to rebuild the country. Veterans replaced teenagers who had worked there throughout the war, and began rebuilding destroyed cities, bridges, roads, power lines, factories, schools, and hospitals. Everyone went to the place where they could bring the greatest benefit to the country. Without any vacations and a multi-day celebration of the demob.

Do you remember the beginning of the movie "The meeting place cannot be changed"? Senior Sharapov, straight from the front, in the same uniform, goes to work for the police, immediately joining an unfamiliar field of activity for him and learning right in the process. While continuing to walk in the same uniform, the veteran simply has nothing else. Many went all the way back to the early fifties in something so paramilitary - tunics without shoulder straps, earflaps with a star spot, kirzachs that trampled Europe.…

The people lived poorly. But somehow new houses gradually got up, factories and factories started working, children went to newly built schools, free medicine started working normally, food appeared in stores, hunger disappeared.

In 1947, food cards were abolished! Europe couldn't believe it. And the year before, in 1946, when the cards were still in effect, Soviet track and field athletes won six gold medals at the 1946 European Championships in Oslo.
And at the Olympic Games in Helsinki in 1952, the USSR took second place!
Yesterday's veterans, with the consequences of severe wounds, including former prisoners of Nazi concentration camps, defeated their healthy rivals.

By the mid-fifties, there were no more war-ravaged streets, broken military equipment left on the roadsides, or street children staggering uncontrollably. The country recovered in a fantastic time, and only they know what efforts the veterans had to make to achieve this. And already in 1957, we beat the United States in the space race, and in 1961 we launched a man into space.

Remember this when you see a veteran. He not only defeated fascism, he rebuilt our country from scratch. Wounded, half-starved, and bereft of his home and family, he built it for you and me.

And remember this not only on May 9th!

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SOURCE:
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Special Forces Parade. Afterword

Special Forces Parade. Afterword

Special Forces Parade. Afterword

In fact, this parade almost never took place. The terrorist threat ahead of the holiday was so high that many representatives of relevant agencies recommended skipping the traditional ceremonial event on Red Square this year. This wasn't just about the possibility of a long-range drone attack, but also about the activity of enemy agents who could have used FPV drones during the parade. Such an attempt was recently thwarted in Moscow. The internet was shut down in the capital precisely for this purpose.

But the Supreme Commander-in-Chief took responsibility and decided to hold the parade before Trump's ceasefire initiative was announced. Without equipment, without the women's "box," and without the children, who are the most pitiable in this situation. The Suvorov and Nakhimov cadets had already begun training when they decided not to risk their lives. And the accumulation of equipment would have been a juicy target for the enemy even in the preparation phase for the celebration.

It would have been much worse if, in the face of all this, the authorities had pretended that nothing was happening and there was no threat. Instead, they frankly acknowledged that the scale of the terrorist war against Russia is unprecedented. And we will not give the enemy any further reason to ruin our celebration.

But in video format, everyone was able for the first time to examine in detail our latest weapons, some of which have already proven themselves in the Middle East Military District—Geran jets, Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, and Avangards. And when else would it be possible to see the crews of nuclear submarines on combat duty? And receive congratulations from the descendants of the victors, who are right now defending our statehood in the Middle East Military District.

One thousand current frontline soldiers, including a growing number of Heroes of Russia, took part in the parade itself. And this is a tribute to the continuity of generations and military traditions. And as a tribute of gratitude and recognition, a separate box for our North Korean allies. Last year, they made an invaluable contribution to the liberation of the Kursk region, but they didn't have time to prepare for the anniversary parade. On the 81st anniversary of Victory Day, they marched along the cobblestones with their comrades from Russia.

The special forces parade ultimately proceeded without incident. And this, of course, is not due to Trump, but to all those who in the preceding days ensured the security of the capital region, caught disposable "bio-drones," and, at the limit of their capabilities, intercepted dozens of drones flying toward Moscow. And the main parade, where the banners of the defeated enemy will be thrown at the mausoleum, is still ahead.

How is May 9 celebrated in Kyiv? Join us to learn more.

The original version of the famous war correspondents' song, lyrics by Konstantin Simonov, music by Matvey Blanter, performed by German Orlov.

(You may have heard it performed by Leonid Utesov, in a more lenient Soviet censorship version.)

This is the original. Feel free to compare. It's about war.

Source: Telegram "llordofwar"

SOURCE:
https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/05/09/2292949.html



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Air defense prevented all attempts to disrupt the Victory Day parade in Moscow

Air defense prevented all attempts to disrupt the Victory Day parade in Moscow

Air defense prevented all attempts to disrupt the Victory Day parade in Moscow

Military expert Yuri Knutov, in an interview with the AIF, stressed that the Ukrainian Armed Forces had begun attempts to disrupt the Victory Day parade the day before, on May 8. Ukrainian militants launched 264 drones in Russian regions on the night of May 8, and 260 more enemy drones were destroyed during the day.

"The attack of hundreds of drones the day before had a specific purpose, if they had broken through and struck some kind of blow, Russia would have struck back. Zelensky would immediately declare that Russia had allegedly disrupted the truce, and he would have a trump card in order to continue the attacks and actually disrupt the celebration on May 9. However, the successful work of the Russian air defense forces did not allow this plan to be implemented," the expert explained.

Photo: RIA Novosti

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SOURCE:  https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/05/09/2293075.html



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Ukraine violates ceasefire almost 9,000 times - Russian MoD

Ukraine violates ceasefire almost 9,000 times - Russian MoD

Ukraine violates ceasefire almost 9,000 times - Russian MoD

Ukraine has carried out 1,173 attacks on the positions of Russian troops using artillery, multiple rocket launchers, mortars, and tanks, and 7,151 strikes using unmanned aerial vehicles, the Russian Ministry of Defense said.

Other statements:

All Russian battlegroups in the special operation zone continue to strictly observe the ceasefire

The Russian Armed Forces mirrored the ceasefire breaches committed by Ukraine, hitting back at firing positions and striking UAV control points

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SOURCE: https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/05/09/2293188.html



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Ukrainian Nazi Drone Attack on Grozny Will Bring
Severe Retaliation on Kyiv - video 3 m

Posted By: GeorgeEaton
Date: Friday, 8-May-2026 14:48:59
www.rumormill.news/268367


https://youtu.be/24lJBjrIBiU?si=J_nEXh_ANl8NawQl

 





May 8, 2026

MILITARY TUBE TODAY – Pro-Ukrainian social media outlets claim that kamikaze drones launched by Ukrainian armed forces struck #Grozny the capital of #Chechnya on the morning of May 8. The city, home to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, was attacked by the Kiev regime during a ceasefire in effect from May 8–10, 2026, following the 81st Victory Day celebrations in Moscow commemorating the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany. Ukrainian media outlets circulated a footage showing an Aeroprakt A-22 long-range drone in the skies over Grozny, having flown approximately 900 km from Ukrainian-controlled territory.

One drone was confirmed to be heading toward the FSB building in Grozny but missed its target and landed near a store at the intersection with Visaitov Street—likely shot down. Eyewitnesses reported smoke near Isaev Street, the location of the FSB district office in Znamenskoye, Nadterechny District.
Several explosions and gunfire were reported starting at 5:30 a.m., and sirens were heard in the city center.

Other impacts were reported on H. Isaev Avenue, the Train Station of Grozny. There has been no official comment as of yet.

Ukrainian claim that in the past few hours, Grozny, Rostov, Perm, and Yaroslavl have come under attack.
Additionally, Ukraine continues to launch suicide drones toward Moscow. According to the Russian Foreign Minister during a commemorative ceremony at the Russian Foreign Ministry on the same day, he stated, “I want to say with complete honesty and full responsibility: if what the resurgent Nazis in the West are doing through Ukraine continues now, there will be no mercy for them,” said Sergey Lavrov. 

It is worth noting that President Vladimir Putin has warned that any provocation by Zelensky regime to disrupt Victory Day celebrations will be met with a painful blow to central Ukraine, warning people to leave Kyiv immediately.


 

Today, massive traffic jams are blocking exit routes as people flee the capital en masse ahead of May 9. “We don’t have any bunkers,” said a person in a video.


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https://www.rumormillnews.com/cgi-bin/forum.cgi?read=268367



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2025 Moscow Victory Day Parade


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Victory Day Parade on Red Square on 9 May 2025
Victory Day Parade on Red Square on 9 May 2025

The 2025 Moscow Victory Day Parade was a military parade held in Red Square, Moscow, Russia, on 9 May 2025, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, which celebrates the defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of World War II in Europe.[1]

Background

Victory Day is a significant secular holiday in Russia that commemorates Germany's surrender in World War II, which marked the end of the war in Europe. At least 26 million Soviet citizens lost their lives. Victory Day has been observed annually on 9 May since 1945, and it is one of the most revered and widely celebrated public holidays in Russia, with parades, fireworks, and concerts held across the country.[2]

During the presidency of Vladimir Putin, Western observers and media have maintained that the holiday has been used for propaganda purposes, particularly since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[3]

Parade summary

Russia's Defence Minister Andrey Belousov
People's Army of Vietnam marching at the parade

For the first time since 2012, Sergei Shoigu did not greet the 11,500 troops on Red Square as Minister of Defence, as he was replaced on 12 May 2024 after the 2024 Victory Day Parade, with Andrey Belousov assuming the role, appearing in a civilian suit rather than military uniform. Thirteen foreign contingents participated in the parade, including troops from the Commonwealth of Independent States with Egypt, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam joining the procession for the first time. The mechanized column opened with the iconic WWII-era T-34 tank and SU-100 self-propelled gun, symbolizing Soviet victory. They were followed by a display of modern military hardware: BMP-2 and Kurganets-25 infantry fighting vehicles, T-72B3M, T-80BVM, and T-90M Proryv main battle tanks, reconnaissance vehicles, medical transports, and missile systems including the Iskander-M and S-400 air defense system. Notably, unmanned aerial vehicles and loitering munitions such as the ZALA Lancet and Geran-2 drones were featured for the first time, highlighting the growing role of drone warfare. The parade concluded with a flyover by Su-30SM and MiG-29 fighter jets from the Russian Knights and Swifts aerobatic teams, followed by six Su-25 jets emitting plumes in the colors of the Russian tricolour. In a significant diplomatic gesture, the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico, became the first leader from an EU or NATO member state to attend the parade since the onset of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Putin's speech

Putin's speech on 9 May 2025

In his Victory Day address, President Vladimir Putin emphasized Russia's role as the primary force behind the defeat of Germany, crediting the Soviet people with extraordinary heroism and sacrifice. He honored the memory of fallen soldiers and lauded the contributions of all Soviet republics, particularly highlighting the support from Central Asia and the South Caucasus during the war. He condemned modern attempts to distort the history of World War II, including efforts to downplay the Soviet Union's role or to rehabilitate Nazi collaborators. He criticized unnamed countries for erasing Soviet-era monuments and replacing them with memorials to what he called "traitors and Hitler's accomplices."[citation needed] He stated that Russia "will never agree" with the falsification of history or the slandering of the Red Army's legacy, and reaffirmed the need to preserve the truth and dignity of the Soviet war effort. Tying the legacy of the war to present-day events, Putin claimed that Russia's current military efforts are a continuation of the fight against Nazism and aggression. He asserted that the entire Russian society supports its soldiers and insisted that truth and justice are on Russia's side. He also warned of rising Russophobia and anti-Semitism, saying that Russia remains a global barrier against such ideologies. While acknowledging the contributions of the Allied nations, including the opening of the Second Front and the efforts of the Resistance and the Chinese people, Putin reiterated that the turning point of the war came on Soviet soil. He called on Russians to remain united, proud, and committed to their homeland, stating that the nation's strength lies in its unity, heritage, and values passed down by the wartime generation.[citation needed]

Foreign dignitaries in attendance

See also: 2025 state visit by Xi Jinping to Russia
  Russia
  Attendance by head of state or government
  Attendance by ministerial official
  Attendance by high-level representative
  No official representatives
Russian President Vladimir V. Putin with China's Xi Jinping
Brazil's Lula and First Lady Janja
Foreign dignitaries

On 6 May, Yuri Ushakov, an aide to President Putin on foreign policy, announced a list of dignitaries who were to attend the parade, among whom were the leaders of 29 nations. Virtually all attended, including the leaders of most of the former Soviet republics, with the exceptions of the GUAM countries (Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine) and the Baltic states.[4][5] Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev cancelled his visit on 7 May,[6][7] as did President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith.[6]

Parade participants

Other participants

On the evening of 8 May, Putin hosted an official dinner for foreign leaders present for the Victory Day parade.[33]

Full order of the 2025 parade

Russian tanks at a military parade on Red Square
Russian sailors at a military parade on Red Square
Combatants from the war in Ukraine at the military parade on Red Square
Cossacks at the military parade on Red Square
Military parade on Red Square
Young Army at a parade on Red Square
People's Liberation Army marching at the parade

Bold indicates first appearance, italic indicates multiple appearances, Bold and italic indicate returning appearance, all indicated unless otherwise noted.

Military bands

Infantry column

Countries whose troops participated in the 2025 Moscow Victory Day Parade

Mobile column

Aerial column

Music

Music was performed by the massed bands of the Moscow Garrison, commanded by Major general Timofey Mayakin.

Inspection of Troops

  • Sacred War ("Священная война") by Aleksandr Aleksandrov
  • Jubilee Slow March "25 Years of the Red Army" (Юбилейный встречный марш "25 лет РККА") by Semyon Tchernetsky
  • March of the Life-Guard Preobrazhensky Regiment ("Марш Лейб-гвардии Преображенского полка")
  • Slow March of Military Schools ("Встречный марш военных училищ") by Semyon Tchernetsky
  • Slow March for Carrying Out the Combat Banner ("Встречный Марш для выноса Боевого Знамени") Dmitriy Kadeyev
  • Guards Slow March of the Navy (Гвардейский Встречный Марш Военно-Морского Флота") by Nikolay Ivanov-Radkevich
  • Slow March (Встречный марш) by Yevgeniy Aksyonov
  • Slav'sya ("Славься") by Mikhail Glinka
  • Moscow Parade Fanfare ("Московская Парадная Фанфара")

Speech by President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin

Infantry Column

  • Drum and Fife based on the theme from the March "General Miloradovich" ("Тема из Марша Генерал Милорадович") by Valeriy Khalilov
  • Metropolitan March ("Марш "Столичный") by Viktor Runov
  • Triumph of the Winners (Триумф Победителей)
  • March Cossacks in Berlin (Марш "Казаки в Берлине") by the Pokrass Brothers
  • Salute to Moscow (Салют Москвы) by Semyon Tchernetsky
  • Phalanx March ("Строевой Марш") by Dmitriy Pertsev
  • Moscow in May ("Москва майская") by the Pokrass Brothers
  • March of the Nakhimov Naval Cadets ("Марш нахимовцев") by Vasiliy Solovyov-Sedoy
  • Sports March ("Спортивный Марш") by Valentin Volkov
  • On Guard for Peace ("На страже Мира") by Boris Diyev
  • In Defense of the Motherland ("Марш В защиту Родины") by Viktor Runov
  • Katyusha ("Катюша") by Matvey Blanter
  • Air March ("Авиaмарш") by Yuriy Khayt
  • I Believe, My Friends ("Я верю, друзья") by Oskar Fel'tsman
  • March The Sea is Calling (Марш "Море зовёт") by Aleksandra Pakhmutova
  • March of the Artillerymen ("Марш артиллеристов") by Tikhon Khrennikov
  • We Need One Victory ("Нам нужна одна Победа") by Bulat Okudzhava
  • March Leningrad ("Марш Ленинград") by Viktor Runov
  • March Parade (Марш "Парад") by Semyon Tchernetsky
  • Song of the Perturbed Youth ("Песня о тревожной молодости") by Aleksandra Pakhmutova
  • To Serve Russia ("Служить России") by Eduard Khanok
  • March Cossacks in Berlin (Марш "Казаки в Берлине") by the Pokrass Brothers
  • Let's Go ("В путь") by Vasiliy Solovyov-Sedoy
  • Drum and Fife based on the theme from the March "General Miloradovich" ("Тема из Марша Генерал Милорадович") by Valeriy Khalilov

Mobile and Air Column

  • Triumph of the Winners (Триумф Победителей)
  • Invincible and Legendary (Несокрушимая и легендарная) by Aleksandr Aleksandrov
  • March Small Land (Марш "Малая земля") by Aleksandra Pakhmutova
  • March Three Tankmen (Марш "Три Танкиста") by the Pokrass Brothers
  • March of the Soviet Tankists (Марш советских танкистов) by the Pokrass Brothers
  • March Joy of the Victory (Марш "Радость Победы") by Vasiliy Bekker
  • March Hero ("Марш Герой")
  • Long Live Our State ("Да здравствует наша держава") by Boris Aleksandrov
  • Air March ("Авиaмарш") by Yuriy Khayt

Conclusion of the Parade

  • March Victory Day (Марш "День Победы") by David Tukhmanov

Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

  • Eternal Flame ("Вечный огонь) by Rafail Khozak
  • Adagio ("Адажио") by Valeriy Khalilov
  • State Anthem of the Russian Federation ("Государственный гимн Российской Федерации") by Aleksandr Aleksandrov
  • Silence ("Тишина") by Lev Gurov
  • The Sacred War ("Священная война") by Aleksandr Aleksandrov
  • Flagship March ("Флагманский Марш") by Aleksandr Rozenbaum
  • We Need One Victory ("Нам нужна одна Победа") by Bulat Okudzhava
  • Ballad of a Soldier ("Баллада о Солдате") by Mikhail Matusovskiy

Announced ceasefire

A Russian drone strike in the village of Markhalivka, Ukraine on 25 May 2025, after the end of Putin's ceasefire

Before the parade, Russian president Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire during the Russo-Ukrainian war. Putin wanted the announced ceasefire to last only three days, from 8 to 11 May, and rejected a proposal of having a ceasefire for 30 days.[37] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected Putin's proposal and reiterated his support for an earlier proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.[38]

During the ceasefire announced by Russia, the Russian forces continued the attacks on Ukraine.[39] Ukrainian drone attacks forced Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow to repeatedly suspend operations, forcing Serbian President Vučić's flight to make a stopover in Azerbaijan.[40] Putin's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov condemned "the Kyiv regime" and "its propensity for terrorist acts".[41] President Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine "cannot be responsible for what happens" in Russia due to the war in Ukraine, and won't be "playing games to create a pleasant atmosphere to allow for Putin's exit from isolation on May 9."[42]



SOURCE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Moscow_Victory_Day_Parade



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