On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that “war” was unleashed against Russia at the Victory Day parade in Moscow, Al Jazeera reports.
In a 10-minute speech, Putin accused the West of provoking the conflict and spreading Russophobia.
“Their goal, and there is nothing new here, is to achieve the collapse and destruction of our country.”
– Vladimir Putin, President of Russia
On May 9, Russia celebrates Victory Day to commemorate the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
