Event Brief
Putin says Russian army fights aggressive Nato-backed force
Filed: May 09, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Summary: Vladimir Putin told the Victory Day parade that Russian troops in Ukraine face an aggressive Nato-backed force.
WHO: Vladimir Putin
WHAT: Putin made remarks about the war and Russia’s soldiers at the Victory Day parade on Red Square.
WHEN: May 09, 2026 at 5:39 AM ET
WHERE: Red Square, Moscow, Russia
WHY: He was responding to the fighting in Ukraine and describing his war goals as just.
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