The day of the day of Russia’s victory day feels more like a war celebration than peace | World News

Standing in a red field, this is a scary sight, which feels much more like a war celebration than peace.

I could feel the shake of the ground when tanks roll -rolling, the trail of their caterpillars to the ancient severe stones that gave deafening.

Hair -The hair on the back of my neck stands in fear when Phalanx troops roaring “hooray” in response to their commander.

And the view of the combat drone that was paraded at their launcher was actually quite sickening. Weapons that have been at the front line Russia’s invasion of Ukraine paraded in the performance of grandeur and patriotism.

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For all of Europe, the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war is A Peaceful celebrationBut this feels more like a war celebration.

And that is not only military hardware on display here, but his identity Modern Russia.

Because this is a country that is now determined by the military and memory. That Glory and Sacrifice of 1945 has been armed to give confidence in the current Russian course and make people believe that victory is their right.

For Russia, it functions as a rally cry and there are applause when troops who have fought against Ukraine lined up in the past.

But for those who watch in Kyiv and other European capitals, it is an open warning that Moscow does not intend to resign.

This parade is far greater on a scale than in recent years, when units and hardware have been needed on the battlefield. I think it is an intentional effort to project the image of trust, and so does Vladimir PutinGuest position.

Xi Jinping China was given the main position on the right side of the Kremlin leader. Not surprisingly, considering the economic life lines that have been provided by Beijing, but it feels like a very pointed signal to the west – that they see the new world order.

Apart from the appearance of confidence, there are signs of Moscow’s anxiety that the parade can be disrupted.

There is a sniper on every roof. Very tight security. And cellular internet signals throughout the city center are completely closed for fear of Ukraine drone attacks, which means there is no international media that can broadcast direct transmission.

After the parade was over, Putin saluted the crowd when they spontaneously erupted into rhythmic screams from “Rus-si-ya” in his view.

Another complete homework coup without interruption, he will go as a very happy person.