Vladimir Putin has sent a huge warning to the world, wasting no time in defying Donald Trump after the US President made a major announcement just hours earlier.
The Russian warmonger has been speaking at the country’s annual Victory Day parade, which commemorates the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany during World War 2 and honours around 27 million Soviet citizens who were killed. Just hours earlier, Mr Trump had announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, as he declared that the gruelling four-year conflict is drawing closer to its end. However, during his speech, Putin again appeared to take aim at Ukraine, claiming “victory will be ours”, while also taking a direct swipe at NATO.
Putin said: “The great feat of the victorious generation inspires the soldiers of the SVO [Russia’s euphemism for the war in Ukraine],” the Russian president said.
The Russia president alleged his country’s forces are confronting an enemy “supported by the entire NATO bloc”, but claimed encouraging progress on the frontline – despite huge reported losses during the Ukraine war.
He added: “Victory in the SVO is forged both on the battlefield and in the rear. Our cause is just.”
“Victory has always been and always will be ours.”
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