- Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine were continuing the legacy of Soviet troops who defeated Nazi Germany in World War II
- Russia was not acting alone in its struggle but was instead resisting pressure from powerful international forces
- He claimed that Russian forces were confronting what he called an “aggressive bloc” led and armed by NATO
Vladimir Putin used Russia’s Victory Day ceremony in Moscow’s Red Square to strongly denounce NATO, framing the ongoing war in Ukraine as a justified response to what he described as Western military aggression.
Speaking before Russian troops during the annual May 9 commemorations, Eko Hot Blog gathered that Putin defended the conflict in Ukraine, insisting it was a “just” campaign and accusing Ukraine of acting as a proxy backed by a broader Western alliance.
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He claimed that Russian forces were confronting what he called an “aggressive bloc” led and armed by NATO, which he said was directly involved in supporting Ukraine militarily.
According to him, Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine were continuing the legacy of Soviet troops who defeated Nazi Germany in World War II, drawing a historical parallel to justify current military actions.
Putin used the address to emphasise that Russia was not acting alone in its struggle but was instead resisting pressure from powerful international forces aligned through NATO.
He reiterated that despite the scale of opposition, Russian forces would continue advancing, describing them as heroes defending national interests.
The speech came during a scaled-down Victory Day parade in Moscow, with heightened security concerns and fewer displays of military hardware compared to previous years.
This year’s event also took place under a temporary ceasefire arrangement, although both Russia and Ukraine later accused each other of violating it.
Putin’s remarks were part of a broader narrative in which he portrayed the West, particularly NATO, as directly responsible for escalating the conflict in Ukraine.
The Russian leader also highlighted the role of domestic sectors such as workers, scientists, doctors, and soldiers, saying the country’s future depended on its people despite external pressure.
International attendance at the ceremony was limited, with only a small number of foreign leaders present compared to previous years.
The event concluded with traditional military honours in Red Square, reinforcing the state’s messaging around military strength and national resilience amid ongoing conflict and tensions with NATO countries.
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