Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the Victory Day ceremony on the 9th, stating that "an unacceptable threat to Russia was created directly on the border and conflicts were inevitable," and the military invasion of Ukraine was justified. It became.
On the other hand, he did not mention the concrete results of the battle or the declaration of "war state" that were pointed out in some parts.
Speech over about 10 minutes
In Russia, on the 9th, the former Soviet Union defeated Nazi Germany in World War II to celebrate the 77th anniversary, and commemorative ceremonies such as military parades are being held in various places.
In the capital Moscow, a ceremony was held on the Red Square from 4 pm on the 9th of Japan time, and President Putin made a speech.
In a speech that lasted about 10 minutes, President Putin criticized that Russia's proposal for security was not accepted by Western countries, saying, "Last December, we made various proposals on security, but all were useless." Did.
He unilaterally argued that Ukraine's Zelensky administration had revealed the possibility of acquiring nuclear weapons.
He emphasized that "a threat that was unacceptable to us was created directly on the border. The clash with the neo-Nazis behind the United States and its allies was inevitable."
"The danger was increasing day by day as we witnessed the latest weapons being provided by NATO member states. It was the only, timely and correct decision we needed," he said. It justified that it had embarked on a military invasion against the backdrop of the threat of Europe and the United States.
On the other hand, Putin did not mention the concrete results of the fighting in Ukraine or the declaration of "war state" that were pointed out in some parts.
President Zelensky "No invaders can freely control the people"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky released a new video on the 9th.
In it, he accused the Putin administration, "This is not a war between two troops. It is a battle between two worldviews. It is a war by barbarians who believe that missiles can destroy our philosophy." ..
"On this day of victory over Nazism, we are fighting for a new victory. The road is steep, but we are confident of victory."
He reiterated his stance of fighting hard, saying, "No occupier can take root in our land. No invader can rule the free people. We will win soon."
Kyiv citizen "Putin's remarks are not true anyway"
Citizens of Kieu, the capital of Ukraine, have renewed their demand that the military invasion should be stopped, saying that they have just arranged the reasoning that is convenient for the Russian side.
A 33-year-old man who works at a sporting goods store said, "I'm not interested in the ceremony in Russia at all. Putin's remarks are not true anyway. The military invasion should be stopped immediately, and thanks to the Ukrainian army we win. There is no doubt about it. "
A 23-year-old lawyer also said, "As far as I can see in the news, there seems to be no statement in the speech that he is in a state of war or that he will mobilize a large number of Russians, but Putin himself is doing well in military operations. "I have to admit that it isn't there," he said. "The Russian military invasion, on the contrary, has made the Ukrainian people more and more united."
From Japan to the speech
Padalka Oriha (22), who is studying abroad at Wakayama University from Ukraine, occasionally shed tears at home.
Oriha studied Japanese at a national university in Kieu, the capital of Ukraine, and has been studying abroad at Wakayama University in Wakayama City since March.
"All the content of his speech was lie, and my heart was hurt and tears came up. It is unbelievable to have a military parade in the current situation where many people are dying." I criticized it.
He said, "I want my family and friends in my home country and all Ukrainians to be safe. Of course I am worried that the war will be more intense, but I hope the war will end sooner."
Ukrainian Veronica Krakowa, 27, who lives in Sapporo, said that Russian President Vladimir Putin justified the military invasion of Ukraine in his speech at the ceremony on the anniversary of the victory. It was exactly what I expected to do. It's really just propaganda why the citizens are being bombed. "
She also remains in Ukraine and talks about her father in the fight, she said, "I can't tell you exactly where my dad is, but he's been bombed hard now. I'm very worried but believe that he doesn't reply. There is no choice but, "she said.
And about her mother Natalia, who evacuated from Ukraine and came to Japan on the 9th of last month, she said, "I was very tired when I came to Japan, but I've been fine in the past month. Of course, I want to go home early. I'm also worried about my father. "
Knife's Ian, who is from Moscow and lives in Kyoto, listened to President Putin's speech at home.
Mr. Knifes said, "It's very hard. Today is an important day for Russians who think of their families and friends who were victims of the previous war. In his speech, President Putin said that the current military invasion and the previous war I was talking about the same thing, but I think it's a completely different thing. I think it's a propaganda trying to cheat the Russians. "
On top of that, "I was very distressed when I saw the speech about why Moscow was in such a state and why Russia is at war now. I didn't have to declare the start of the war, but as a Russian native, I don't know how to stop the war, and I feel helpless to do anything. "
A Russian man in his 40s said, "I was impressed that the speech was shorter than I had imagined and did not contain any new information. I felt it was one of the current administration's ways of giving only useful information." I told you.
Regarding the state of the military parade, "When I was a child," Victory Day "was a day of quiet memories of people who died in the war, but now it is a big event like a festival. It's been used for war, "he said.
A Russian woman in her thirties who lives in Japan said, "Grandfathers and grandmothers who remembered the deaths of many Russians on May 9 and the difficult life after the war and ended the war. It was an anniversary to thank, but everyone was happy and uncomfortable with the parade that was playing on TV today. It wasn't a happy anniversary in the first place. "
She said of Russia's military invasion, "I think it's a bad thing for the Russian people to get used to the war these days. I want them to finish early, but I have no idea what to do."
A former islander of the Northern Territories, Acting Chief of the Nemuro Branch of the Chishima Denmai Islands Residents' Federation, Yasushi Kakuka (85), heard President Putin's speech on his home television in Nemuro City.
Mr. Kakuka said, "I'm thinking only about my country, I'm not thinking about Ukraine at all. He wants to return what he said in his speech to President Putin."
He said, "As a person seeking the return of the four northern islands, I want them to return to their original state as soon as this military invasion ends. The return movement will continue."
Japanese political reaction
Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Mogi said at a press conference, "It's a statement to justify an apparently wrong act. Attempts to change the status quo by force are absolutely unacceptable anywhere in the world, and the international community is united. We need to unite and deal rigorously with Russia. "