“The danger grew every day.
Russia gave a preemptive rebuff to aggression - it was a forced, timely and only right decision, the decision of a sovereign, strong and independent country, ”Putin said, speaking of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine.
He stated this while speaking at the Victory Parade.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the situation in the Donbass republics had only worsened over eight years, as a result, the tragedy in the region forced Russia to launch a military operation to protect its population.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu noted that the special military operation in Ukraine will continue until the set goals are achieved.