9 May Commemorations in Russia: Victory Day without Victory
9 May Commemorations in Russia: Victory Day without Victory
Author(s): Agnieszka Legucka
Subject(s): Politics, Security and defense, Military policy, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Russia; 9th May; commemorations; Ukraine; war;
Summary/Abstract: This year’s Victory Day commemorations in Russia took place amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. In his speech, Vladimir Putin recalled the reasons for the “pre-emptive strike” against Ukraine and declared that victory was near. Fearing a drop in support for the aggression against Ukraine, Putin chose not to announce a general mobilisation.
Series: PISM Spotlight
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2022
- Language: English
- Content File-PDF