Ukraine: The Latest Chinese troops march in Putin's Victory Day parade as Xi joins Putin to spite Trump
May 9, 2025
Oksana Pyzik, an Associate Professor at UCL, joins former Ukrainian MP Lesia Orobets, leader of the Sky Shield initiative, and researcher Ilya Repin. Together, they dissect Vladimir Putin's Victory Day parade, revealing its mix of military display and political messaging. Orobets advocates for missile defense strategies while Repin highlights the resilience of Ukrainian resistance in occupied territories. The podcast examines the geopolitical ramifications of Chinese troop presence at the event and the ongoing challenges faced by Ukraine in the current conflict.
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Parade Reveals Militarized Russia
- Putin's Victory Day parade showcased less tribute to WWII and more a display of current Russian militarization.
- Attendance by troops from China, Egypt, and others emphasized political alliances over historical commemoration.
China-Russia Alliance Showed
- Putin's close association with Xi Jinping at the parade rebuffed US strategies to divide China and Russia.
- Taiwan criticized the historical narrative presented, disputing China's claimed WWII contribution.
Parade Highlights Political Message
- The parade focused heavily on displaying military power and political alliances rather than solemn WWII remembrance.
- Presence of leaders from the global South indicates Russia's efforts to build international coalitions despite the war against Ukraine.