Russian President Vladimir Putin said says launching a military operation in Ukraine was 'the only right decision.
CAPE TOWN - Russian President Vladimir Putin said launching a military operation in Ukraine was "the only right decision".
The conflict is called the Great Patriotic War in Russia, and 9 May is one of the country's most revered holidays. The day is also a public holiday in that country. The marching columns came from all branches of Russia's Armed Forces, including airborne troops, military police, national guardsmen and cadets.
During his speech, Putin not only praised the achievement of the Soviet people during World War II, but also spoke about the reasons for the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kyiv.
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