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World at 'turning point,' 'war' unleashed on Russia – Putin

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday at Moscow's Red Square Victory Day parade that the world was at a 'turning point' and claimed a 'war' had been unleashed against Russia.

He vowed victory and said Russia's future 'rests on' its soldiers fighting in Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a speech during the Victory Day military parade at Red Square in central Moscow on May 9, 2023. PHOTO BY GAVARIIL GRIGOROV/ SPUTNIK VIA AFP