Putin Warns of “Real War” Against Russia in Victory Day Speech

On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the nation on the annual Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square. Putin warned of a “real war” against Russia, citing the West’s “untamed ambitions” as the cause. This comes nearly 15 months into Russia’s own bloody invasion of its neighbor, Ukraine, and days after an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin.

The incident has been met with denials from Kyiv and a backtracking of threats from mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin. This comes ahead of an anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive. Putin’s speech was met with a standing ovation from the crowd, with many waving flags and banners.

The Victory Day parade is a sacred day for Russia, as it marks the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Putin’s speech was a reminder of the country’s past struggles and a call to arms for the present. He urged the nation to stand together against the West’s “untamed ambitions” and to protect the Motherland.

The speech was met with mixed reactions from the international community. While some praised Putin’s words, others were critical of the Russian President’s rhetoric. Russia’s actions in Ukraine have been widely condemned by the international community, and the recent escalation of tensions has been met with concern.

The future of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine remains uncertain. However, Putin’s Victory Day speech has made it clear that the Russian President is determined to protect his nation from the West’s “untamed ambitions.”