Putin delivers speech as Russia celebrates WWII Victory Day

Russia is celebrating Victory Day with an event marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II and commemorating the tens of millions of Russians who died during the war. NBC News’ Matt Bodner explains the main takeaways from President Putin’s speech and why the event was scaled down compared to previous years. 

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[dpelpal]

Don't worry russia, it isn't the length of your victory day parade, it's the girth.🙂

[Vaultboythefightingmachine]

NO RUSSIAN EVER CALLED ME A RACIST OR HOMOPHOBIC

[tefariotube]

A lot of love and respect for Russia and its people from Ethiopia.

[valeryferry]

It's disconcerting that the parade does not feature any weapons, indicating a significant diversion of resources to the Ukrainian conflict

[zuzauramek]

Russia celebrates WWII Victory Day with ONE TANK... Russia's celebrate is like a fart in the wind....

[valeryferry]

The display of outdated equipment raises concerns about the military modernization efforts of the Second Peace Army

[CyberBeep_kenshi]

Well, at least they had 1 tank left 😂😂😂😂

Just give up putler, you will never EVER win this conflict.

🇳🇱❤🇺🇦

[yoanalyumis]

Wonder, why USA does not celebrate this date, about 450 thousand American lives were lost in ww2, does it not deserve respect for those lost lives?

[birdman]

I though it was a military operation the albino catfish said war 😂❤

[brittcrona]

Russia made every effort not to lose so quickly in Ukraine, they sent absolutely all their military equipment and even old tanks there. It is important to increase economic pressure on Russia and support Ukraine, then Putin will be defeated

[WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

Ah yes, a day celebrating the defeat of their partners in the invasion of Poland when they started WW2.
Together.

[anhconroy]

And what happened to their powerful weapons, which have no analogs in the world?

[danieldach]

The parade seems weak. There wasn't much on display because all the weapons are already being used in the conflict in Ukraine.

[jackcreek]

Respect from Indonesia ura ura ura balshoi

[NSGca]

Your guest is clueless when speaking about Putin. It's the Wests equivalent of passing gas!

[rayjay]

How much money has NATO given Ukraine to keep the status quo at best? This quagmire is a drain.

[dpelpal]

What do you call a Russian tank brigade returning from Ukraine?
An infantry platoon.

[orvalprosacco]

This parade proves once again that Russia is in a deplorable state.

[madani_Tawfik]

The 8th of March 2023
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
GLORY TO... R. U. S. S. I. A
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
LOVE & RESPECT FROM ALGERIA...
WE STAND WITH YOU PRESIDENT POUTIN AGAINST NEW WEST NEO-NAZISM & IT'S  SAVAGE HEGEMONY
STAY STRONG VLADIMIR
DONT GIVE UP...
VICTORY TO RUSSIAN ARMY
VICTORY TO RUSSIAN PEOPLE

[evgeniybastrykov]

the parade of Russia this year became the most deplorable sight in the history of modern Russia thanks to the actions of Putin, besides, the parade was canceled in many Russian cities, and now it is clear why, Russia simply does not have enough technology to hold a parade in other cities of Russia except Moscow