Putin at Victory Day parade: Russian soldiers are inspired by "feats of Soviet victors" – video, photo

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has claimed that Russian forces are inspired by Soviet soldiers of World War II.

Source: Putin in a speech at the Victory Day parade in Moscow

Quote from Putin: "Russia sacredly honours the legacy and commandments of the soldiers of Victory.

It was the Soviet people who made the decisive contribution to the defeat of Nazism, saved their country and saved the world...

The Russian character and strength of spirit are especially evident in difficult times. The great feat of the generation of victors inspires the fighters of the 'special military operation' [The Russian propaganda term for the war in Ukraine – ed.] …

The fighters in the 'special military operation' are confronting an aggressive force supported by the entire NATO bloc, yet they are moving forward.

Victory in the 'special military operation' is forged both on the battlefield and at home.

Our cause is just!"

Details: Russian propaganda media outlets say over a thousand Russian service members who have fought against Ukraine are taking part in the parade on Red Square.

Background: Earlier on 9 May, mobile internet was shut down in central Moscow as the Victory Day parade began.

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