Vladimir Putin has told Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine that the “whole country is praying for them”, as he used his Victory Day speech to defend his invasion of Ukraine.
Speaking at the 78th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany, the Russian president drew historical parallels between the second world war and fighting in Ukraine
“Today, civilisation is again at a decisive, turning point, a real war has been unleashed against us again,” Putin said in a speech that was laced with anger.
“We are proud of the participants of the special military operation. The future of our people depends on you,” he said.
Putin accused the west of “destroying traditional values” and propagandising a “system of robbery and violence.”
“The goal of our enemies, and there is nothing new here, is to achieve the disintegration and destruction of our country,” he said.
Source: The Guardian
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