Putin Says Russia Defending Motherland in Victory Day Speech as Ukrainian Defences Crack in Donbass2022-05-112022-05-10https://newcoldwar.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2020-NCW-Logo-New.pngNew Cold War: Know Betterhttps://newcoldwar.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ip85wziums7oqsywo9dd2l15gsxr6gdm-e1652222575520.jpeg200px200px
Speech at the military parade marking the 77th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Photo: RIA Novosti
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In this thorough analysis of President Putin’s address, Alexander Mercouris discusses reactions by the British media in the 24 hours following the address, specifically what was omitted. He also provides a useful historical overview of the USSR’s WW2 defense of the region and describes what is currently happening in Donbass.
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