The narrative of power in Red Square the 80th anniversary of victory in the shadow of the Ukraine war
On the 80th Anniversary of world War II’s End, Moscow Sends a Clear Message of Defiance against the West and Continuation of Resistance Narrative in Ukraine War
Mehr News Agency, International Desk, Hassan Shokouhi Nasab: the commemoration ceremony for the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end will be held today, Friday, May 9, 2025 (Ordibehesht 19, 1404), in Moscow’s Red Square.
Victory Day is one of Russia’s most significant political and military calendar events, held annually on May 9 too mark Nazi Germany’s defeat in World War II (1945). Beyond honoring the Soviet Union’s historic victory, the ceremony has evolved into a display of Russia’s military power. Over the past three years—coinciding with the Ukraine war—it has gained heightened importance and drawn global political and media attention.
As Russia remains embroiled in war with Ukraine and its relations with the West hit their lowest point in decades, this year’s event carries unprecedented symbolic and political weight. Vladimir Putin is seizing this opportunity to reinforce the Kremlin’s past narrative while framing the ongoing Ukraine conflict as an extension of its fight against fascism.
Moreover, attendance by select leaders from Asia, Latin America, and Africa—alongside Western representatives’ absence—underscores today’s geopolitical divide within global order.
Power Display on Red Square: From Allied Units to Allies’ Messages
The official Victory Day ceremony will proceed as usual on Red Square today.According to reports:
- The event will last approximately two hours.
- It includes Putin’s speech followed by a minute of silence for WWII victims before military parades featuring advanced weaponry unfold across land forces formations; weather permitting air force jets & helicopters would also participate overhead too!
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russia confirms over 14k troops deployed alongside 210 pieces ranging armored vehicles missile systems modern tanks while dozens aircraft may soar if skies allow – always among event highlights! Alongside Russian units contingents from 13 other nations march signaling not just ceremonial solidarity but tacit support neutrality toward Moscow amid Kyiv tensions too – particularly those without close Western ties reflecting Kremlin efforts forging strategic alliances against isolation pressure abroad…
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Key foreign leaders attending include heads state delegations Azerbaijan Armenia Belarus Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Tajikistan Turkmenistan Uzbekistan Abkhazia bosnia Herzegovina Brazil Burkina Faso Venezuela Vietnam Guinea-Bissau Egypt Zimbabwe China Congo Cuba Laos mongolia Myanmar Palestine Serbia Slovakia Equatorial Ethiopia South Ossetia plus high-level envoys India Indonesia Nicaragua South Africa alongside SCO CIS EAEU CSTO OIC AU officials New Advancement bank reps etcetera… Notably absent however are any European or US dignitaries highlighting deep diplomatic rift between Moscow & West instead!
Ceremony amid warnings: Ironclad Security Measures Against Ukrainian Sabotage Attempts
Days prior unprecedented security measures blanketed capital thousands personnel deployed lockdown zones enforced around key areas including restricted access press except pre-approved outlets only… Air defense systems like S-400 Pantsir-S activated round-the-clock intercept potential drone/airstrikes while airports temporarily closed prevent unidentified UAV intrusions during critical hours ahead schedule proceedings commence uninterrupted despite Kyiv attempts disrupt via recent attacks mostly intercepted per authorities claims minimal damage sustained overall no major disruptions reported thus far…
Ukrainian officials rejected proposed Russian ceasefire (May08–10) dismissing it propaganda stunt vowing continued strikes which Kremlin says exceeded 700 violations.Yet neither threats nor actual assaults deterred grandeur proceedings rather showcasing stability control under pressure reinforcing domestic international perceptions strength resilience midst adversity ultimately delivering potent political statement worldwide audience watching closely…
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Russia Political Message Reasserting strength Mid-War
this year lavish Victory Day celebrations amidst grinding attritional warfare strained ties signal purposeful Kremlin effort redefine geopolitical standing leveraging symbolism frame current conflict continuation historic anti-fascist struggle thereby legitimizing actions morally politically both home abroad audiences alike… presence Chinese Brazilian Venezuelan Asian African leaders versus total Western boycott epitomizes emerging multipolar alignment where despite isolation Moscow still commands ample bloc backing diplomatically symbolically speaking volumes shifting power dynamics unfolding globally now more than ever before perhaps?
extensive security media controls effective countermeasures further project image “stability crisis” projecting authority cohesion capabilities challenging narratives decline prevalent western discourse rather presenting unified front capable weathering storms internally externally simultaneously… Ultimately beyond mere historical remembrance today serves tool crafting new global storyline wherein future great-power competition transcends mere economics militaristics entering realm narratives symbols where battles fought words perceptions much bullets bombs themselves perhaps most crucially all?
