Victory Day: Putin warns West that Russia's nuclear weapons are 'always' combat-ready

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West that no one would be allowed to threaten the world's biggest nuclear power in a speech delivered during the country's Victory Day parade celebration which honours the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War Two.

As Russian troops advance against Ukraine's Western-backed forces, Putin accused the West of "forgetting" the decisive role played by the Soviet Union in WW2, and of stoking conflicts across the world.

"Russia will do everything to prevent a global clash, but at the same time, we will not allow anyone to threaten us. Our strategic forces are always in combat readiness."

#GlobalNews

[Марко_Ник]

Поздрав из Србије и честитам вам празник🇷🇺🇷🇸🍀

[xtguycj]

Самая сильная и храбрая армия мира. Браво Россия ❤❤❤❤❤

[NicSha]

UUURAAAA...

❤PUTIN
❤RUSSIA

From Indonesia❤

[saxytb]

1:30 it was too much to bear for Global so they had to cut the Russian anthem

[saxytb]

I don’t know, but It looks to me Russia is not doing bad at all.

[samtat]

That's why Russian are so lucky has their leader Putin did strong enough for protecting the country peaceful and safety 👍.

[imranabdurahmanmisbah]

He’s a true legend and true Christian I love hime and support him
Even if I’m a Muslim my Allah be with Putin your not alone God is with u do what u have to do if the West does not need peace in Ukraine

[winstonsmith]

There is good old fashioned plain warning to the West.

[ljiljanajovicic]

Pobjeda će opet biti naša ! Živjela Rusija !!! ❤❤❤

[blackfox]

Наши сверхзвуковые лопатки, и управляемые стиральные машины, вот чего действительно нужно бояться

[nicolasrasiulis]

Thanks for publishing. But headline is inflammatory. Global's own translation: "strategic forces" (including but not limited to nuclear).

[sergeikhripun]

"We have liberated Europe from fascism, but they will never forgive us for it." - Red Army Marshal Georgy Zhukov

[kevinn]

Should have sent Vlad a love letter during his speech.

[ZenCorvus]

And canada wants to remind russia that most of canada doesn't want to defend the current canadian regime.

So, no threats here.

[AllRequired]

Better listen to the man. He does _not_ bluff.

[savvasmarkos]

Greece stands with our othodox russian brothers and sisters

[alistairturner]

God bless Russia and her great people.
From the UK.

[edrianmercado]

Урааа!!! С днём победы России на Филлипинах 🇷🇺🤝🇵🇭

[eddie-xrmn]

Don't guess he thinks he will be nuked back

[umairriyas]

Uraaa best leader for the region ❤❤ Vladimir putin