16:19 JST, May 13, 2026

It can be said that the event laid bare that Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, now in its fifth year, has severely weakened Russia’s own national strength. Russia must put an end to this futile war.

Russia held a military parade in Moscow’s Red Square to commemorate the former Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.

In his speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country will “overcome all challenges,” emphasizing his intention to continue its aggression against Ukraine.

The parade has usually served as a stage to showcase Russia’s military strength to those in and outside the country by displaying formations of tanks, missiles and other weapons. However, for the first time since the aggression........

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