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Russia staged a much smaller Victory Day parade in Moscow this year, with far fewer journalists and guests and no live tanks or missiles on Red Square; authorities cited security concerns over drone threats, instead showing weapon systems on large screens while Putin proclaimed victory, underscoring a stark contrast to the ongoing Ukraine war and questions about Moscow’s military strength.
Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated his election win at a Red Square event, signaling his focus on tightening control over Ukrainian territory. The stage-managed election saw Putin claim a landslide victory, with no opposition candidates allowed. The celebration marked the 10th anniversary of the annexation of Crimea, with Putin promising to extend the Russian railroad system to the peninsula. Ukrainian officials denounced the event as propaganda and illegal coercion, while the international community views the annexation as an illegal land grab. Putin's overwhelming victory and the celebratory event send a clear message of his ambitions in Ukraine.
CNN's Senior International Correspondent Matthew Chance visits Red Square in Moscow to gather the opinions of ordinary Russians regarding President Putin's standing after the short-lived Wagner mutiny.