In Putin’s Russia, Victory Day is no longer about 1945
Spectator (UK)May 09
Putin Has 'No Doubt' About Russian Victory in Ukraine
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The Facts
As Russia marked 'Victory Day' — the day celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II — on Thursday, Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin declared he has "no doubt" that Russia would replicate the result in Ukraine.
Thursday marked the 79th anniversary of the event, and was commemorated, as every year, with a large military parade in Moscow's Red Square in which Putin talked up the strength of Russia's armed forces. However, as pointed out by Western sources, only one tank was present with most resources devoted to Ukraine.
The Spin
Pro-Russia narrative
As the West continues to engage in historical revisionism of Russia's role in fighting fascism, while at the same promoting neo-Nazi forces operating in Ukraine, Russia will never forget the sacrifice of its ancestors and will continue their memory against the new enemies the country faces.
Nerd narrative
There's a 50% chance that Vladimir Putin will cease to hold the office of President of Russia by December 2028, according to the Metaculus prediction community.