On May 9th Russia will hold its annual parade to commemorate victory in World War II. This year’s ceremony is of particular significance, falling on the 70th anniversary of the end of the war, and at a time of tangible Russian isolation by fellow Europeans. Moscow will also debut a new line of military hardware for the army, demonstrating military might to audiences at home and abroad, at a time of confrontation with the West and continued conflict in Ukraine. How do we interpret this event?Directions: Directions to the Wilson Center …read more
Russia’s Victory Parade: Is Putin Winning?
