Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Friday that Russia "will remain an impregnable fortress against Nazism," while warning against any attempts to tarnish the legacy of Soviet soldiers who sacrificed to liberate the world from fascism. His remarks came during commemorations of the 80th anniversary of Victory over Nazism.

Key Points from Putin's Speech:

• Honoring Sacrifice: Paid tribute to mixed emotions of "victory's joy and battlefield losses' sorrow"

• Historical Legacy: Stated Soviet sacrifices (millions of lives) "paid humanity's price for liberation from Nazi brutality"

• Allied Recognition: Acknowledged Chinese contributions and Western Allies' "Second Front" impact

• Modern Mission: Pledged to defend victory's legacy from "distortion or belittlement"

Military Parade Highlights:

• Red Square ceremony featured veterans, international leaders

• Precisely at 10:00 AM, honor guard marched with:
  ✓ Russian national flag
  ✓ Victory Banner over Nazi Germany

• Commemorated as "Great Patriotic War" victory

Strategic Messaging:

• National Unity: Called Russia's "bedrock against challenges"

• Global Role: Vowed to continue as "protective shield against fascist resurgence"

• Ideological Pledge: "We sacredly honor our heroes' memory and remain faithful to their freedom/peace values"

*(Translation maintains:

1. Kremlin's historical narrative framing

2. Military ceremonial details

3. Geopolitical signaling (China/West balance)

4. Original speech's emotional cadence

5. Precise terminology ("Great Patriotic War" etc.))*

For Western Media Adaptation:
"Putin used WWII anniversary speech to reinforce Russia's anti-fascist identity while implicitly justifying current foreign policies through historical parallels."