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📹🇷🇺 Putin’s full speech at the Victory Parade The Russian President took the podium to address the attendees of the annual Moscow military parade. The leader touched upon the gratitude for the immortal sacrifice of the victors’ generation, who beat the…
‘Very symbolic’ Victory Day parade signaled Russia’s strength, ability to oppose 'Western exceptionalism'
“The parade was obviously very symbolic. President Putin made a lot of links between the past and the present,” Alexander Hill, a professor of military history at the University of Calgary in Canada, told Sputnik, commenting on Thursday’s solemn festivities dedicated to the 79th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War.
“Obviously these parades have always been sending a reminder to the West about Russian and Soviet military strength. Today I thought it was quite significant that Yars ICBMs were fairly prominent in the parade as well as the Iskander-M missiles,” Hill said. The latter has proven “very effective” over the course of the conflict in Ukraine, the professor noted, adding that he hopes that the former “will never be used.”
The parade also sent a message “that the West shouldn't interfere in matters that Putin considers primarily Russian,” according to the observer. “He talked a lot about being against ‘Western exceptionalism’ and, of course, noted Western hypocrisy, although I thought it was a nice touch, actually, that he said quite recently that he's leaving the door open to negotiations as long as Russia is treated as an equal.”
Pointing out that this year’s parade took place amid the ongoing proxy conflict with NATO in Ukraine, and unusually chilly and snowy spring weather, Hill said that the weather reminded him of the parade held on November 7, 1941, during the Great Patriotic War – after which many of its participants were sent directly to the front.
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“The parade was obviously very symbolic. President Putin made a lot of links between the past and the present,” Alexander Hill, a professor of military history at the University of Calgary in Canada, told Sputnik, commenting on Thursday’s solemn festivities dedicated to the 79th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War.
“Obviously these parades have always been sending a reminder to the West about Russian and Soviet military strength. Today I thought it was quite significant that Yars ICBMs were fairly prominent in the parade as well as the Iskander-M missiles,” Hill said. The latter has proven “very effective” over the course of the conflict in Ukraine, the professor noted, adding that he hopes that the former “will never be used.”
The parade also sent a message “that the West shouldn't interfere in matters that Putin considers primarily Russian,” according to the observer. “He talked a lot about being against ‘Western exceptionalism’ and, of course, noted Western hypocrisy, although I thought it was a nice touch, actually, that he said quite recently that he's leaving the door open to negotiations as long as Russia is treated as an equal.”
Pointing out that this year’s parade took place amid the ongoing proxy conflict with NATO in Ukraine, and unusually chilly and snowy spring weather, Hill said that the weather reminded him of the parade held on November 7, 1941, during the Great Patriotic War – after which many of its participants were sent directly to the front.
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🇷🇺 Here are some serious armored vehicles that rolled across Red Square during Moscow’s Victory Day parade In addition to ballistic missile systems and air defense complexes, Russia showcased a variety of armored vehicles, including both new additions and…
💊 Mobile doctor: What to know about Russia’s Linza protected field ambulance
The K-53949 Linza (lit. ‘Lens’) armored ambulance made its first-ever public appearance at the Victory Day Parade in Moscow on Thursday. The unique vehicle has proven a lifesaver for Russian forces taking part in the special military operation.
Here’s what we know about it:
🔸 The Linza is a 4x4 all-terrain vehicle derived from the heavily customizable Typhoon family of Russian mine-resistant ambush protected (MRAP) armored vehicles.
🔸 The Linza completed testing and began joining the armed forces in 2021, and were deployed in the special military operation from its earliest days.
🔸 Protection characteristics of the vehicle proved to be exceptional, defending against 7.62 mm armor-piercing bullet small arms fire and shell and bomb shrapnel. In one reported instance from July 2022, a Linza crew survived a strike by fragments of a 155 mm shell that exploded two meters from the vehicle, but failed to penetrate its interior.
🔸 The Linza’s high level of protection is achieved through a blend of armored steel and ceramic elements, and V-shaped bottom for mine and IED protection. The vehicle is designed to be able to limp along 50 km over rough terrain even if one of its wheels is damaged.
🔸 The Linza has a 15+ ton curb weight, and the capacity to carry 1,080 kg of cargo, including up to four wounded troops on stretchers, or six seated. It is crewed by 3-5 people, depending on modification (ZTA-T or ZTA-P). The latter cuts interior space and replaces it with equipment used by combat medics.
🔸 The vehicle is powered by a Kamaz engine making 350+ horsepower, has a top speed of up to 105 km/h, and a cruising range of 1,000 km on a single fuel up. It has a 9-speed mechanical transmission and independent spring suspension.
🔸 The Linza is designed to operate in difficult conditions, including mud and snow, and can ford rivers and water obstacles
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The K-53949 Linza (lit. ‘Lens’) armored ambulance made its first-ever public appearance at the Victory Day Parade in Moscow on Thursday. The unique vehicle has proven a lifesaver for Russian forces taking part in the special military operation.
Here’s what we know about it:
🔸 The Linza is a 4x4 all-terrain vehicle derived from the heavily customizable Typhoon family of Russian mine-resistant ambush protected (MRAP) armored vehicles.
🔸 The Linza completed testing and began joining the armed forces in 2021, and were deployed in the special military operation from its earliest days.
🔸 Protection characteristics of the vehicle proved to be exceptional, defending against 7.62 mm armor-piercing bullet small arms fire and shell and bomb shrapnel. In one reported instance from July 2022, a Linza crew survived a strike by fragments of a 155 mm shell that exploded two meters from the vehicle, but failed to penetrate its interior.
🔸 The Linza’s high level of protection is achieved through a blend of armored steel and ceramic elements, and V-shaped bottom for mine and IED protection. The vehicle is designed to be able to limp along 50 km over rough terrain even if one of its wheels is damaged.
🔸 The Linza has a 15+ ton curb weight, and the capacity to carry 1,080 kg of cargo, including up to four wounded troops on stretchers, or six seated. It is crewed by 3-5 people, depending on modification (ZTA-T or ZTA-P). The latter cuts interior space and replaces it with equipment used by combat medics.
🔸 The vehicle is powered by a Kamaz engine making 350+ horsepower, has a top speed of up to 105 km/h, and a cruising range of 1,000 km on a single fuel up. It has a 9-speed mechanical transmission and independent spring suspension.
🔸 The Linza is designed to operate in difficult conditions, including mud and snow, and can ford rivers and water obstacles
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❗️Russian air defence systems shot down two US-made ATACMS missiles, 15 Vampire missiles, a HIMARS rocket, five Hammer bombs and 28 Ukrainian UAVs.
🇷🇺🪖 More statements from the Russian Defense Ministry’s daily briefing on the progress of the special military operation in Ukraine:
▪️ Units of the Russian Battlegroup Yug took more advantageous positions and inflicted fire defeats on four Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) brigades and territorial defence forces;
▪️Russian Battlegroup Zapad improved its position on the frontline and repelled a UAF attack near Senkovka station in Kharkov Oblast;
▪️The UAF lost up to 215 militants due to the successful combat operations of the Russian Battlegroup Yug;
▪️The Russian Armed Forces hit the command and observation centre of the UAF 65th Mechanised Brigade unit and the field warehouse of the UAF group "Donetsk";
▪️Russian Battlegroup Tsentr improved its tactical position; the enemy lost up to 380 militants;
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🇷🇺🪖 More statements from the Russian Defense Ministry’s daily briefing on the progress of the special military operation in Ukraine:
▪️ Units of the Russian Battlegroup Yug took more advantageous positions and inflicted fire defeats on four Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) brigades and territorial defence forces;
▪️Russian Battlegroup Zapad improved its position on the frontline and repelled a UAF attack near Senkovka station in Kharkov Oblast;
▪️The UAF lost up to 215 militants due to the successful combat operations of the Russian Battlegroup Yug;
▪️The Russian Armed Forces hit the command and observation centre of the UAF 65th Mechanised Brigade unit and the field warehouse of the UAF group "Donetsk";
▪️Russian Battlegroup Tsentr improved its tactical position; the enemy lost up to 380 militants;
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🇷🇺🪖 Moscow’s Red Square hosted its annual military parade on May 9
Thousands of Russian soldiers representing different military branches as well as army vehicles and weapon systems formed an eye-catching display in commemoration of the 79th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War.
Over 9,000 individuals marched across Red Square, including crews from military schools, Youth Army members, female military personnel, Cossacks and a combined military orchestra.
Decorated officers and soldiers from Russia’s special military operation zone also took part in the parade.
Standing out among the military equipment that traversed the iconic square were the legendary Soviet T-34 tank of WWII vintage, Iskander-M ballistic missiles, S-400 air defense systems and Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles.
As usual, the finale featured a thrilling fly-by of Su-30 and MiG-29 fighter jets from the acclaimed Russian Air Force's aerobatic teams, the Russkiye Vityazi (Russian Knights) and Strizhi (Swifts).
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Thousands of Russian soldiers representing different military branches as well as army vehicles and weapon systems formed an eye-catching display in commemoration of the 79th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War.
Over 9,000 individuals marched across Red Square, including crews from military schools, Youth Army members, female military personnel, Cossacks and a combined military orchestra.
Decorated officers and soldiers from Russia’s special military operation zone also took part in the parade.
Standing out among the military equipment that traversed the iconic square were the legendary Soviet T-34 tank of WWII vintage, Iskander-M ballistic missiles, S-400 air defense systems and Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles.
As usual, the finale featured a thrilling fly-by of Su-30 and MiG-29 fighter jets from the acclaimed Russian Air Force's aerobatic teams, the Russkiye Vityazi (Russian Knights) and Strizhi (Swifts).
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Putin’s Victory Day speech emphasized Russian military power as ‘deterrent’ to NATO warmongering
“President Putin celebrated those who fought against the Nazis in World War II to liberate the Motherland and Europe from this criminal scum,” Dr. Marco Marsili, a researcher at the Cà Foscari University of Venice and the Catholic University of Portugal, told Sputnik, commenting on the Russian president’s speech on Red Square in Moscow during Thursday’s celebration dedicated to the 79th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War.
Dr. Marsili agreed with Putin’s sentiment that Western elites are fomenting revanchist ideas and justifying Nazism, saying that “irresponsible” Western governments are stoking a new 21st century ‘red scare’ against Russia, accompanied by “a dangerous arms race supported by mainstream propaganda.”
Ultimately, the academic warned that in the modern world, “any pro-Nazi attitude must be contrasted, and international cooperation is the only way to ensure a peaceful and prosperous future for mankind. Otherwise, we will be forced to live in a regime of fear and isolation for a long time.”
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“President Putin celebrated those who fought against the Nazis in World War II to liberate the Motherland and Europe from this criminal scum,” Dr. Marco Marsili, a researcher at the Cà Foscari University of Venice and the Catholic University of Portugal, told Sputnik, commenting on the Russian president’s speech on Red Square in Moscow during Thursday’s celebration dedicated to the 79th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War.
“We must not let our guard down, precisely because the danger of the return of extremism is more present today than in the recent past,” Dr. Marsili urged, pointing to the rise of radical movements and ultra-nationalist ideologies across much of Europe.
Dr. Marsili agreed with Putin’s sentiment that Western elites are fomenting revanchist ideas and justifying Nazism, saying that “irresponsible” Western governments are stoking a new 21st century ‘red scare’ against Russia, accompanied by “a dangerous arms race supported by mainstream propaganda.”
“While Western propaganda supports rearmament out of fear that Russia could trigger a conflict, even a nuclear one, President Putin emphasized the Russian military power as ‘deterrence’ against such claims,” Dr. Marsili stressed. He added that “while some Western leaders are fanning the flames, President Putin has sent a clear message: stay calm, don’t escalate the conflict, or we will be forced to react to defend ourselves.”
Ultimately, the academic warned that in the modern world, “any pro-Nazi attitude must be contrasted, and international cooperation is the only way to ensure a peaceful and prosperous future for mankind. Otherwise, we will be forced to live in a regime of fear and isolation for a long time.”
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🇷🇺 Russian power on full display: even Western media can’t ignore Victory day parade in Moscow
Western mainstream media covering Russia’s annual Victory Day parade on May 9 on Moscow’s Red Square went beyond singling out the pomp and pride inherent in the ceremony.
🔺The patriotic pageantry reflected the indisputable fact that victory over Nazi Germany remains a “symbol of the country’s prowess,” and a “key element of national identity,” The Washington Post underscored.
🔺CNBC also ran highlights of the annual event on May 9, offering photographs of Russian troops and pieces of military hardware paraded through Red Square in Moscow.
🔺As The Associated Press (AP) covered the parade, and also published snippets of Putin’s speech. The outlet underlined that Russia’s celebration of the victory in World War II “still serve as a powerful symbol of the country’s ability to prevail against seemingly overwhelming challenges.”
🔺Reuters did not fail to highlight the fact that Russia marks victory in World War II while “advancing in Ukraine.” It offered highlights of Putin’s speech, where he warned of a global clash as the West was “risking an international conflict.”
🔺UK newspaper The Telegraph did the same, and cited the president as saying that “Russia will do everything to prevent a global clash,” but “will not allow anyone to threaten” the country, as its strategic forces are always prepared.
🔺Sky News’ Russia correspondent also gave a live stream from the parade, describing the “patriotic fervor” that had been building up ahead of the celebrations. “It was a collective grief of monstrous proportions – practically every family was affected – and it's still felt today,” the outlet explained.
🔺The Guardian opted to run with some photographs of the parade, noting that Vladimir Putin accused the “arrogant” West of risking global conflict.
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Western mainstream media covering Russia’s annual Victory Day parade on May 9 on Moscow’s Red Square went beyond singling out the pomp and pride inherent in the ceremony.
🔺The patriotic pageantry reflected the indisputable fact that victory over Nazi Germany remains a “symbol of the country’s prowess,” and a “key element of national identity,” The Washington Post underscored.
🔺CNBC also ran highlights of the annual event on May 9, offering photographs of Russian troops and pieces of military hardware paraded through Red Square in Moscow.
🔺As The Associated Press (AP) covered the parade, and also published snippets of Putin’s speech. The outlet underlined that Russia’s celebration of the victory in World War II “still serve as a powerful symbol of the country’s ability to prevail against seemingly overwhelming challenges.”
🔺Reuters did not fail to highlight the fact that Russia marks victory in World War II while “advancing in Ukraine.” It offered highlights of Putin’s speech, where he warned of a global clash as the West was “risking an international conflict.”
🔺UK newspaper The Telegraph did the same, and cited the president as saying that “Russia will do everything to prevent a global clash,” but “will not allow anyone to threaten” the country, as its strategic forces are always prepared.
🔺Sky News’ Russia correspondent also gave a live stream from the parade, describing the “patriotic fervor” that had been building up ahead of the celebrations. “It was a collective grief of monstrous proportions – practically every family was affected – and it's still felt today,” the outlet explained.
🔺The Guardian opted to run with some photographs of the parade, noting that Vladimir Putin accused the “arrogant” West of risking global conflict.
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📹 At the Eternity Memorial Complex in the Moldovan capital, participants of a rally and members of public organizations unfurled a record-size Victory Banner – 50 meters long and 25 meters wide.
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US still can’t handle high-speed railroad
California's high-speed railway project to link up San Francisco and Los Angeles remains a pipe dream.
With close to $11billion of taxpayer money sunk into the line, photos of one section triggered ruthless mockery online. The Fresno River Viaduct in Madera County — a concrete bridge that stops in mid-air with no connections at either end — was dubbed “the world's most pointless crossing.”
Other countries are doing way better when it comes to high speed rail. China operates the most complex high-speed railway network in the world, boasting 26,000 miles (41,900 km) of track. China’s pride is its Shanghai Maglev magnetic levitation train, with a maximum operating speed of 300 km/h.
In the US, only about 375 miles (603 km) of track can reportedly handle trains running at more than 100 mph (160 kph).
American railroads have been the scene of mayhem in recent years. By October 2023, 742 train derailments had occurred that year alone, according to the US Federal Railroad Administration:
▪️ On February 3, a train hauling 20 tanker cars with hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Officials burnt vinyl chloride in a controlled blast that released chemicals into the air and waterways, including hydrogen chloride, phosgene, butyl acrylate and ethylene.
▪️ Six Seminole Gulf railway cars carrying propane went off the tracks in Florida, also in February.
▪️ In April, three railroad employees were injured when a freight train with hazardous materials derailed near Rockwood, Maine.
▪️ In June, a trestle of the Twin Bridges Railroad collapsed in Montana, sending 10 loaded train cars into the Yellowstone River.
▪️ In October, a shelter-in-place order was issued in La Porte, Texas, following a train derailment.
▪️ On November 24, 2023, a CSX freight train carrying chemicals including molten sulfur derailed and caught fire in Livingston, Kentucky.
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California's high-speed railway project to link up San Francisco and Los Angeles remains a pipe dream.
With close to $11billion of taxpayer money sunk into the line, photos of one section triggered ruthless mockery online. The Fresno River Viaduct in Madera County — a concrete bridge that stops in mid-air with no connections at either end — was dubbed “the world's most pointless crossing.”
Other countries are doing way better when it comes to high speed rail. China operates the most complex high-speed railway network in the world, boasting 26,000 miles (41,900 km) of track. China’s pride is its Shanghai Maglev magnetic levitation train, with a maximum operating speed of 300 km/h.
In the US, only about 375 miles (603 km) of track can reportedly handle trains running at more than 100 mph (160 kph).
American railroads have been the scene of mayhem in recent years. By October 2023, 742 train derailments had occurred that year alone, according to the US Federal Railroad Administration:
▪️ On February 3, a train hauling 20 tanker cars with hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Officials burnt vinyl chloride in a controlled blast that released chemicals into the air and waterways, including hydrogen chloride, phosgene, butyl acrylate and ethylene.
▪️ Six Seminole Gulf railway cars carrying propane went off the tracks in Florida, also in February.
▪️ In April, three railroad employees were injured when a freight train with hazardous materials derailed near Rockwood, Maine.
▪️ In June, a trestle of the Twin Bridges Railroad collapsed in Montana, sending 10 loaded train cars into the Yellowstone River.
▪️ In October, a shelter-in-place order was issued in La Porte, Texas, following a train derailment.
▪️ On November 24, 2023, a CSX freight train carrying chemicals including molten sulfur derailed and caught fire in Livingston, Kentucky.
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