Putin's speech in Red Square: The West was preparing to invade our land (live)

The West was about to invade our land, said today the Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his speech at the Victory Day on the Nazi Germany in World War II.

The NATO was creating threats on our borders, while the West did not want to listen to Russia, Putin said. He added that the special military operation in Ukraine was a necessary and timely measure, the only correct decision.

Β. Putin: Volunteers in Donbass are fighting for the Fatherland

Volunteers and Russian troops in the area Donbas of eastern Ukraine are fighting for their homeland, the Russian president said. «You are fighting for your Motherland, for its future,» Putin said in his speech at the annual parade in Red Square of Moscow on Victory Day over Nazi Germany in World War II. ’The death of every soldier and officer is painful for us,« he said. »The state will do everything possible to take care of these families.«.

Putin concluded his speech by shouting at the assembled soldiers: «For Russia, For Victory, Hurrah!».