Russia: Very important “Victory Day” celebrations for Vladimir Putin

“Victory Day” takes place on Tuesday, May 9 in Russia. It is a day of celebrations for the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Live from Moscow (Russia), journalist Luc Lacroix explains that “May 9 in Russia is even more important than the national holiday”. A military parade will take place during the day. “Like any military parade, it’s a show of force”continues the journalist. “This year, it should have a smaller format than usual”indicates Luc Lacroix, who specifies that this parade “was canceled in several other cities in Russia”.

“Show that Vladimir Putin is not afraid”

For Russia, canceling the holding of this parade in Moscow would have been “as an admission of weakness”believes Luc Lacroix. Vladimir Putin will deliver a traditional speech during this day. “It is important to show that Vladimir Putin is not afraid, and that he will go outside, in Red Square, to make this traditional speech”adds the journalist.