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"Russia has never hatched, is not hatching and will never hatch any plans to attack anyone."

"These military exercises, drills, are purely defensive and are not a threat to any other country."

"We [Russians] learn from US newspapers that we will attack Ukraine."

"The geopolitical objective of Russia today is clearly not Ukraine."

"Right now, the people's biggest enemy is panic in our country [Ukraine]."

"There is a risk for a full-fledged invasion."

"We are talking about the real possibility of war in Europe."

"One way or another, [Putin] wants Ukraine neutralized."

Russia is looking for "an excuse to go in."

"[A]n invasion could be imminent, and it is highly likely."

"Russia may launch an attack on Ukraine on Saturday, February 19, 2022."

"As of this moment I'm convinced he's made the decision" and an assault could occur in the "coming days."

Will Russia Invade Ukraine?

Coming as Russia marked 'Victory Day' on Thursday — the day it celebrates the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II — Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin declared he has "no doubt" that Russian would replicate the result in Ukraine.

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As Russia marked 'Victory Day' — the day celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II — on Thursday, Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin declared he has "no doubt" that Russian would replicate the result in Ukraine.

As Russia marked 'Victory Day' — the day celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II — on Thursday, Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin declared he has "no doubt" that Russia would replicate the result in Ukraine.

Thursday marked the 79th anniversary of the event, and as is done every year, it was commemorated with a large military parade in Moscow's Red Square. And just as in previous years, Putin talked up the strength of Russia's armed forces. However, as pointed out by Western sources, only one tank was present with most resources devoted to Ukraine.

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Thursday marked the 79th anniversary of the event, and was commemorated, as every year, with a large military parade in Moscow's Red Square. Just as in previous years, Putin talked up the strength of Russia's armed forces. However, as pointed out by Western sources, only one tank was present with most resources devoted to Ukraine.

Thursday marked the 79th anniversary of the event, and was commemorated, as every year, with a large military parade in Moscow's Red Square in which Putin talked up the strength of Russia's armed forces. However, as pointed out by Western sources, only one tank was present with most resources devoted to Ukraine.

Similar to the previous year's address, Putin sought to draw parallels between World War II and the current conflict, levelling allegations that they were fighting Nazis in both instances — accusations that are strongly denied in Ukraine and in the West.

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Similar to the previous year's address, Putin sought to draw parallels between World War II and the current conflict, levelling allegations that they were fighting Nazis in both instances. These accusations are strongly denied in Ukraine and in the West.

Putin also made renewed references to the possible use of nuclear weapons, stating: "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 on alert."

Putin further added that "Russia will continue to develop a mutually beneficial partnership and friendship with everyone who shares the values of freedom and justice" and "advocates strict compliance with international law." The comments were considered to be directed at international actors.

"I would like to emphasize — Russia will continue to develop a mutually beneficial partnership and friendship with everyone who shares the values of freedom and justice, advocates strict compliance with international law and a comprehensive, equal, and indivisible security system," Putin said.

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Rather than celebrate Russia's genuine triumph over fascism in 1945, Victory Day under Putin has become all about Russia's illegal war in Ukraine — a sign of how the country is turning into a military dictatorship under the autocrat's iron first.

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As the West continues to engage in historical revisionism of Russia's role in fighting fascism, while at the same promoting neo-Nazi forces operating in Ukraine, Russia will never forget the sacrifice of its ancestors and will continue their memory against the new enemies the country faces.

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There's a 50% chance that Vladimir Putin will cease to hold the office of President of Russia by December 2028, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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