Every year on May 9, Russia commemorates the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in WWII.
The celebration of the Soviet Union’s triumph over Nazi Germany during World War II makes Victory Day one of the most prominent national holidays in Russia. In light of the continuing crisis between Russia and Ukraine, Victory Day 2022 is likely to take on a new significance. Two months after Russia invaded Ukraine, it is anticipated that Victory Day in Russia will signal a turning point in the assault.
On May 9, 2022, Victory Day in Russia, the Kremlin may formally declare a ‘war’ on Ukraine, which was previously described as a ‘special military operation’ against the neighbouring nation. It may prove to be a significant day for the nation.
A pivotal moment in the Ukraine war?
In his Victory Day message for the past few years, Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of upcoming wars. Putin stated in his 2021 annual speech that Russia’s foes were once again employing a substantial number of Western ideas.
Russia’s Victory Day in 2022 is anticipated to represent a turning point in the Ukraine conflict. Putin has up till now exploited World War II, the Holocaust, and Nazism to legitimize his attack on Ukraine, saying that he was denazifying the country.
Several political observers predict that Putin would draw similarities between the turmoil in Ukraine and the valour of Soviet soldiers during World War II, during his Victory Day 2022 speech.
Ukraine has also said that Russia intends to commemorate Victory Day in Ukrainian towns in 2022. They asserted that Russia has been sprucing up the city of Mariupol in an effort to make it more presentable.
Why are western nations concerned?
The Western nations are concerned that Putin would use his Victory Day 2022 address to increase the onslaught on Ukraine and rally Russian supporters for a bloodier conflict.
According to the spokesperson for the US State Department, the Russians will do everything possible to utilize May 9 for propaganda reasons. Fearing an escalation of hostilities, a significant number of Ukrainians have fled the larger cities and towns. A pivotal moment in the Ukraine war?
Published By – Chirag Agrawal
Edited By – Chavvi Chaudhary
