As the Russian-Ukrainian conflict continues, Putin's May 9th Victory Day parade in Moscow is a display of military might and a strategic move to assert Russia's global role. With attendance from leaders like China's Xi Jinping and Brazil's Lula, it aims to counter perceptions of geopolitical isolation. Concurrently, Trump proposed a ceasefire, which Zelensky supported, while Putin suggested a limited three-day ceasefire to protect against Ukrainian attacks and appease Trump's efforts for peace, highlighting the complicated dynamics in play.
Putin is trying to walk a thin line. He doesn't want to offer any concessions on Ukraine, but he also wants to keep the U.S. engaged.
This year, the celebrations in Moscow serve another purpose: a way for Putin to show that he is not geopolitically isolated.
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