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The speaker strongly criticizes Ukrainian attacks and claims they reinforce Russia’s belief that Ukraine’s government cannot be negotiated with and must be defeated militarily. A viewer’s suggestion that Ukraine might be probing Russian air defenses ahead of a May 9 strike is dismissed as unlikely, since Russia is not passive in its defense strategy.

The speaker also discusses diplomatic warnings issued by Russia and China to Western powers, suggesting global concern over potential escalation. Despite threats, many world leaders still plan to attend Russia’s May 9 parade, signaling confidence or indifference to Ukrainian threats. Putin is portrayed as calculated and rational, taking a "manageable risk" with the parade.

Claims by Ukraine that Russia may conduct a false flag attack are rejected as baseless, with the argument that Russia already has justification to act militarily and does not need to manufacture an excuse.

The discussion criticizes Western military officials—especially General Ben Hodges—for endorsing attacks on the Russian parade, labeling such views as reckless and morally wrong. The May 9 parade is defended as a solemn commemoration of WWII sacrifices, not a military provocation. The speaker emphasizes that unlike the U.S., Russia paid a much higher human cost in WWII and continues to remember that history deeply.

Finally, there's criticism of American foreign policy and military leadership, highlighting perceived ignorance of history, especially regarding NATO expansion and its impact on Russia.

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