Putin Declares Russia ‘Will Win’ Ukraine War At Moscow Victory Day Parade

Russia marked the 81st anniversary of Victory Day with a high-security military parade in Moscow as President Vladimir Putin declared confidence in Russia’s victory in Ukraine. The Red Square event unfolded under tight security and without tanks or heavy missiles for the first time in nearly two decades, amid fears of possible Ukrainian attacks. North Korean troops also appeared in the parade for the first time, highlighting Moscow’s growing ties with Pyongyang during the ongoing Ukraine war. Putin used the ceremony to project military strength, even as a temporary ceasefire and prisoner exchange initiative briefly lowered tensions between Moscow and Kyiv.