Russia Today's Victory Day to Speech at Putin's Ceremony

Russia will celebrate its 77th Victory Day on the 9th, when the former Soviet Union defeated Nazi Germany in World War II.

There is a lot of interest in what President Putin, who unilaterally claims Ukraine's Zelensky administration as a "neonazi", will give a speech at the military parade ceremony in Moscow.

In Russia, on the 9th, Victory Day of World War II will be celebrated, and commemorative ceremonies including military parades will be held sequentially from the Far East region.

In the capital Moscow, a ceremony will be held in the central Red Square from 4 pm on the 9th of Japan time, and President Putin will give a speech.

Putin unilaterally argues that the Zelensky administration is a "neonazi" as a reason for continuing the military invasion of Ukraine, emphasizing the need to protect Russians.

On Victory Day, which is said to increase the patriotism of Russians most in a year, Putin may appeal to the public for support for military operations by superimposing it on the previous war that defeated Nazi Germany. There is also a view.

Also, as the fighting prolongs, British Defense Minister Vladimir Putin declares in his speech that he is "in a state of war" and mentions the possibility of mass mobilization of Russian citizens. ..

There is a lot of interest in what President Putin will give at the ceremony to direct his national prestige.

Meanwhile, after the speech, more than 10,000 soldiers will march on Red Square, and a military parade will be held where the latest weapons will be shown.

Among them, there are plans to fly the special aircraft "Ilyushin 80", which is also called the "Airplane of the End of the Day", in which the president and others board and command the troops in an emergency such as a war by nuclear forces.

By reminding us of the use of nuclear weapons, it seems that there is also the aim of strongly restraining the Western side, which supports Ukraine as a military aid.

It is also reported that the Russian side may hold ceremonies in the Ukrainian region, which claims to have seized control of the military invasion.

The series of events scheduled by the Russian side on the 9th will be important in seeing the prospect of a military invasion and the movement to make the rule in Ukraine a reality.

"Victory Day" with the highest patriotism The Putin administration uses it to raise national prestige

May 9th in Russia is Victory Day, one of the most important holidays, celebrating the victory of the former Soviet Union over Nazi Germany in World War II.

In World War II, the former Soviet Union is said to have killed at least 26 million soldiers and civilians, the largest number in the world.

In particular, the battle with Nazi Germany is called the "Great Patriotic War" in Russia, and it is positioned as a glorious day of victory after suffering.

This history is taught in detail at Russian school sites, and it is said that this day is the day when Russians have the highest patriotism, such as thinking about the achievements of the Soviet army and their ancestors who participated in the war. ..

Every year on May 9, a commemorative ceremony is held at the Red Square in the capital Moscow, where military parades and speeches by the president are held.

Among them, the ceremony of the 60th anniversary of 2005 was attended by the leaders of more than 50 countries including Europe and the United States, including Prime Minister Koizumi at that time and President Bush at that time in the United States, regardless of whether they were victorious or defeated. The cohesion of the international community for peace was pledged, such as in memory of the victims.

In this way, "Victory Day" was also a symbol of "memorial and reconciliation", but in recent years, the Putin administration has become more and more likely to use this holiday as a place to raise national prestige.

President Putin will showcase his latest weapons at the parade and give a speech to clarify his confrontation with the West.

In addition, the administration has been actively leading the movement recently started by the citizens to popularize the symbol of victory designed in black and orange called "Georgy Ribbon".

The 77th anniversary will be celebrated as the military invasion of Ukraine continues.

President Putin has been invading the military for more than two months, unilaterally claiming the Ukrainian Zelensky administration as a "neonazi."

Russian Foreign Minister Sergeĭ Viklov said in an interview released on the 1st of this month, "Russian troops will not adjust their actions on any particular day, including Victory Day. May 9th will be solemnly celebrated as usual." He said that the battle will continue after this anniversary, which has been seen as a milestone.

However, President Putin, who justifies the military invasion with "denazification", seems to be strongly aware of the day commemorating the victory over Nazi Germany, and what kind of speech will be given at the ceremony? It is attracting attention.

Show off your military power in a military parade

In Russia, military parades are held every year on May 9th, "Victory Day".

Especially in the capital Moscow, a large-scale parade was held in the central "Red Square", where a large number of soldiers participated and the latest weapons were shown, which was also an opportunity to showcase Russia's military power both inside and outside the country. I've been.

The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced that this military parade will be held in 28 cities, and that it will also hold a Russian military parade in the annexed Crimea in southern Ukraine.

About 11,000 soldiers will participate in the Moscow parade, which is about 1,000 less than last year.

In addition, 131 weapons are scheduled to be unveiled, which is about 60 less than last year.

Among them are Russian-made missiles that can also carry nuclear warheads, such as the ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile "Jars" that counters the American missile defense network and the short-range ballistic missile "Iskandel" that is also used in attacks on Ukraine. It means that it will appear.

Furthermore, 77 fighters and military helicopters, which are named after the 77th year after the war, will participate.

Of these, Russia's flagship fighter "MiG-29" is said to fly in a formation that represents the letter "Z", and uses "Z", which is a symbol that supports the military invasion of Ukraine. It is a production that appeals to the public as well.

In addition, the special aircraft "Ilyushin 80", which is also called "the plane of the end of the day", will fly because the president and others board in an emergency such as a war by nuclear force and command the troops from the sky.

According to Russian media, the Ilyushin 80 was the last to participate in the military parade since 2010, celebrating the 65th anniversary of the victory.

President Putin has shown his willingness to use nuclear weapons, showing off that he is a nuclear power in the military parade, and restraining the United States, which supports Ukraine, and the member countries of NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It seems that there is also an aim to do it.

Expert "President Putin will be unpopular if the war is prolonged"

Russian political scientist Abbas Garlyamov, who was in the department preparing a draft of Putin's speech at the Presidential Administration of Russia, told NHK's online interview about the May 9th victory anniversary, "For Putin. It's a holy holiday, "said Putin, who appealed to patriotism and increased his cohesiveness, and pointed out that he had used it for domestic unity and national prestige.

Mr. Garyamov, who belonged to the Russian Presidential Administration until 2016, then turned to criticism of the administration and said that he left Russia in danger before Russia began a military invasion of Ukraine and is now in Israel. That is.

"Russia under Putin has shown weapons and threatened the world, showing off how great our troops are," Garlyamov analyzed the administration's aim regarding the military parade on Victory Day.

"Putin's legitimacy is based on the notion of power that he is strong, always defeats his opponent, and gets what he wants," he said. Pointed out that is in the background.

However, regarding the military invasion, Mr. Garlyamov said, "The truly legitimate war is Ukraine, which protects itself against enemy attacks. In the case of Russia, there is a question,'Why are we fighting?'" He acknowledged that it was fundamentally different from World War II, which claimed to have protected his country at great cost.

"I'm shocked now that I've found that I haven't won on the battlefield, and that's the urgent problem facing the president and his aides," he said. He pointed out and analyzed that the Putin administration was upset.

Under these circumstances, President Putin declared a "war state" and it was pointed out that the Russian people could be mobilized. "The problem is not the shortage of personnel on the battlefield, but Ukraine becomes stronger with the support of the international community. That's it. Sending recruits will only increase the number of people killed in the war. "

He added, "People agree with the government's actions while on the sofa, but no more. They never sacrifice themselves for the government or patriotism." Rather, the momentum of anti-war in Russia. He said that it would lead to an increase in the number of people.

Furthermore, he said that the effects of sanctions in Europe and the United States are beginning to appear in civilian life, saying that "if this war is prolonged, it will become unpopular in a blink of an eye", and the idea that support for President Putin will decline due to the prolonged military invasion. Was shown.

However, in light of the fact that the people cannot speak out because of fear of information control by the government, "The success of powerful propaganda is based on fear. It was the same in Nazi Germany, and it is the same here." It was ironic that the Putin administration, celebrating the day of victory over Nazi Germany, was repeating the same thing.

"Green Ribbon" to pray for peace in Russia

In Russia, at this time of the Victory Day, ribbons designed in "black and orange" will be distributed throughout the country as a symbol of victory, but this is a peaceful opposition to the military invasion of Ukraine. The "green" ribbon that prays for is quietly spreading around young people.

[Government-supported "Georgy Ribbon"] The "Georgy Ribbon"

designed in black and orange stands out in the Russian city before Victory Day.

It stands for "fire and gunpowder" and is a symbol of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

When I talked to the citizens about this ribbon on the streets of the capital Moscow, he proudly said, "The ribbon is a symbol of courage, pride, and unity," and "I remember my grandfather and grandmother."

Kirill Gradusico, 19, a university student living in Moscow, participated in the activity of distributing the "Georgy Ribbon" for the first time.

Regarding the reason, Mr. Gradusico said, "When the activity of the Russian army is broadcast on the Internet news, people get excited. We started activities to get a sense of unity."

Gradusico is proud of the grandmother who fought on the front lines of the previous war, and feels that her generation also needs to protect the country. It is important to support the soldiers who fight for the battle. "

["Green Ribbon" with a prayer for peace]

On the other hand, the green ribbon is now being seen in the city.

Protesters of the military invasion of Ukraine are tied to park benches and tree branches with the meaning of "peace" and "regeneration of life."

A man in his twenties living in Russia participated in this effort after thinking about ways to convey his feelings of anti-war without endangering himself.

"Some Russians in the country think that peace should be respected and the military invasion should end," said the man.

We will set up our own channel on SNS and share photos of the green ribbon attached in the city.

As of May 8, the number of registered users has reached about 7,500, and posts are being posted from all over Russia.

The man said, "Russia must be a peaceful and democratic country. Don't think that (the current administration of Ukraine) is a Nazi follower or NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization is a threat." I was talking.

With black and orange ribbons filling the whole of Russia, the green ribbons are quiet, but powerful, appealing to people's conscience.

Ukraine war situation so far

Looking back on Russia's military invasion of Ukraine.

[February / Outbreak]

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced in a television speech on February 24 that he would carry out a special military operation to protect Russians in eastern Ukraine.

He then launched a mass invasion from three directions: north and east of Ukraine, and south of Crimea, which was unilaterally annexed eight years ago.

Initially, in order to overthrow the Zelensky administration, it seems that it aimed at early seizure of the capital Kieu, and in addition to marching tank troops to the capital, it also launched violent missile attacks in various places.

On the other hand, the Ukrainian side resisted by making full use of anti-tank missiles provided by the United States and others as part of military assistance, and the offense and defense over Kieu stalled.

Russia failed to fully gain Ukrainian air superiority shortly after the invasion, and failed to operate frontline units, especially supply units.

In addition, many soldiers have died in the Ukrainian counterattack, and it has been pointed out that the morale of the troops has declined.

[March / Intensification]

Russia, which wants to rebuild the battlefield, does not limit the target of missile attacks to Kyiv, but expands it to the second city of Kharkiv in the east, Mariupol, a key point, and even the central city of Lviv in the west. Indiscriminate attacks involving citizens, such as bombing of residential areas, have become prominent.

Russia and Ukraine proceeded with ceasefire negotiations while the fighting intensified, and after talks held in Istanbul, Turkey on March 29, the Russian Defense Ministry drastically carried out military operations in and around the capital Kyiv. Announced that it will shrink.

Russia is believed to have virtually abandoned its initially envisioned early seizure of the capital and shifted its operational focus to eastern Ukraine.

Then, he ordered the ground troops deployed around Kieu to withdraw, moved them to neighboring Belarus, which has an alliance, and then reorganized them to rebuild their posture.

On the other hand, the bodies of many inhabitants were found in Bucha near Kieu, where the Russian army withdrew their troops, and some evidence of cruel acts such as torture remained, so the international community took responsibility for Russia's war. The pursuit of voice has become even stronger.

[April / Eastern Offensive] In

April, Russia will attack the east with the aim of taking full control of the two eastern states, Donetsk and Luhansk, where pro-Russian armed groups virtually rule. Was strengthened.

In addition, it is reported that Commander Dvornikov, the head of the Southern Military District, will take new command, and it is believed that the move is aimed at unifying command and control.

Ukrainian resistance continued, and on the 14th of last month, it was reported that her flagship "Moscow," which is also a symbol of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, was sunk by an anti-ship missile attack.

The Russian army says that military operations have entered the second stage from around the 20th of last month, and is taking control of the two eastern states and the southern part.

It is believed that this will dominate the wide area from southern Crimea to the east, which was unilaterally annexed eight years ago, and will also have a major economic impact by separating the ports scattered along the Black Sea coast from Ukraine. increase.

And on April 21, President Putin claimed to have seized Mariupol, which had been a violent attack.

In response, Russian troops began to take full control of the two eastern states, with ground troops moving south from Kharkiv and the troops surrounding Mariupol heading north.

However, the Ukrainian side has violently resisted the strengthening of military support by the West and turned to a reversal offensive in some parts, and it seems that the Russian army has not yet solved the problems in operating the troops. , The battle situation has been stalled again as the offensive and defensive movements continue.

[May / Stagnation]

Even this month, in Mariupol, where President Putin claimed to have "taken control", fierce fighting continued as Ukrainian troops based at steelworks refused to surrender. It has not been completely seized by the Russian army.

It will be difficult for the Putin administration to take full control of the two eastern states by the "Victory Day" on the 9th of this month, and the battle is expected to be prolonged.

For this reason, Western defense authorities and military experts are concerned that the Russian side will use biological weapons and chemical weapons, and even limited nuclear weapons, in order to break the battlefield in the future. The voice to do is getting stronger.