Russian President believes country can cope with challenges

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the military parade marking the 78th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War in Moscow, May 9, 2023. (Photo: AFP/VNA)

On May 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the Russian people on the 78th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Speaking at the Victory Day Parade on Red Square in Moscow, President Putin stressed that there is nothing stronger than the love of the Russian people for their country.

Mr. Putin also expressed confidence that Russia can cope with current challenges in the context of the world being at a "turning point."

The Russian leader affirmed that he would ensure the country's security and wanted to see a peaceful and stable future.

This year's parade involved about 10,000 officers and soldiers along with 125 technical vehicles.

The parade groups include troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, military schools of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, and units of the National Guard, the Federal Security Service of Russia (FSB)...

Following the mass of foot soldiers was the mass of wheeled military equipment. Leading the mechanized mass was the legendary T-34 tank.

This year's military-technical bloc includes Tigr and Typhoon-U armored vehicles, BTR-82A armored personnel carriers, S-400 air defense missile systems, Iskander-M tactical missile systems, Yars mobile intercontinental missile systems, and Boomerang wheeled armored vehicles.

On May 9, the entire Russian Federation celebrates the most important holiday - Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War.

This is the legendary Victory Day of the Soviet Red Army over fascism and a day to remember the soldiers who died in this bloody war.

According to VNA