May 9.. Global anticipation for Putin's "victory day" surprises

On May 9 of each year, Russia celebrates the "Victory Day" in World War II, and this day is an unparalleled national occasion, and this year's celebration acquires special importance for the Russian army, as it comes in light of a war with neighboring Ukraine, while analysts likely to carry Extensive surprises for Kiev and the West.

Video footage showed the final preparations of military vehicles and aircraft as they carried out exercises in Red Square in preparation for participation in the Russian Victory Day over Nazi Germany in World War II in 1939.
On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine, which he said was aimed at defending his country's security and removing what he called "neo-Nazis" in Ukraine, in light of the insistence of Kyiv and its allies in the West to include it in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization "NATO". , which wants to expand to the east, which means establishing military bases near its borders.
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An analyst specializing in political and strategic affairs, Leon Radziusini, said, "Victory Day is an unusual occasion in Russia and this year comes under unusual circumstances that the country is going through, and therefore the Russian president will try to take advantage of the symbolic importance of the day to announce things that will improve his popularity in light of Another economic war whose repercussions are close to being reflected on the Russians."

Radziocini added, in statements to "Sky News Arabia", that "the world is anxiously awaiting a speech that Putin is expected to deliver, through which he will determine the focal points of the war in Ukraine, either he talks about achievements or plans for escalation, or both. He is very proud of such occasions, He launched the invasion of Ukraine the day after Defender of the Fatherland Day, another crucial military day in Russia."
On the most prominent contents of Putin's speech, the political analyst explained that "the Russian president has many options on the table, including the annexation of the separatist lands of Luhansk and Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, and there are also indications that Russia may plan to declare and annex a new People's Republic in Kherson as the first city it took control of." Moscow is completely working on imposing the ruble in it, and it is likely that both Kherson and Mariupol will witness similar celebrations of Victory Day."
He continued, "It is also possible to officially announce the beginning of the war, and then activate the mobilization law, which can be used to start a general or partial military mobilization in cases of aggression against the Russian Federation or a direct threat of aggression, and this will allow the government not only to assemble forces but also to put the country's economy in place." on the basis of war.

"The Russians will redouble their propaganda efforts as a way to divert attention from their strategic failures on the battlefield in Ukraine," he emphasized.
On Saturday, the Russian capital, Moscow, witnessed a rehearsal of the air military parade on the occasion of the Victory Day, which will be held on Red Square, and includes the participation of 77 aircraft and helicopters, according to the number of years since the end of the Great Patriotic War.

Several aircraft are participating in this solemn parade, including the Tu-95MS and Tu-160 strategic missile carriers combined with the Il-78 air carrier, MiG-29, Su-35S and MiG-31 fighters. Fifth-generation Su-57 aircraft, Tu-22M3 long-range bombers, Il-80 control center aircraft, Ka-52, Mi-28N, Mi-24 helicopters, (Mi-8) and transport helicopter (Mi-26), according to Aviation 21.
He explained that eight MiG-29SMT fighters will fly over Red Square in an arrangement representing the letter Z, in support of the Russian Armed Forces, which is carrying out a special operation in Ukraine, while the air show will be concluded according to the annual traditional model, which includes the participation of nine aircraft from the "Al Fursan" divisions. The Russians and "Swift" acrobatics in the formation of the "Kuban Jewel".

As usual, six Su-25 attack aircraft will decorate the sky over Red Square in three colors embodying the Russian flag, white, blue and red.
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