Putin's Latest Power Move: Russia Displays "War Wins" In Eye-Opening Exhibition

By Maria Angelino | Thursday, 02 May 2024 05:15 AM
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Putin's Latest Power Move: Russia Displays "War Wins" In Eye-Opening Exhibition
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In a display of military prowess, Russia opened an exhibition on Wednesday showcasing Western military equipment seized from Ukrainian forces amid the ongoing conflict.

The exhibition, organized by the Russian Defense Ministry, is set to run for a month at a World War II memorial venue in western Moscow.

The exhibition features an array of over 30 Western-made heavy-duty military equipment, including a U.S.-made M1 Abrams battle tank, a Bradley armored fighting vehicle, a Leopard 2 tank and a Marder armored infantry vehicle from Germany, and a French-made AMX-10RC armored vehicle. The display also includes firearms, military papers, and other documents.

The Russian government has been vocal in its criticism of Western nations supplying weapons and military equipment to Ukraine. They view these supplies as a clear indication of NATO's direct involvement in the conflict. Despite this, Russian President Vladimir Putin has consistently stated that Western military supplies to Kyiv would not alter the trajectory of the conflict or hinder Russia from achieving its objectives.

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The unveiling of the exhibition coincides with Russian forces seizing more territory in eastern Ukraine. The Kyiv forces, under-equipped and waiting for U.S. military assistance, have been unable to resist the Russian advance.

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Dmitry Peskov, Putin’s spokesman, praised the Moscow exhibition as a "brilliant idea." He expressed his belief that the display of captured equipment would pique the interest of Moscow residents, visitors to the city, and the entire nation. "We should all see the enemy's battered equipment," Peskov stated.

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The exhibition has drawn comparisons from Russian military bloggers to the Soviet Union's display of captured Nazi military equipment during and after World War II.

Maria Zakharova, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, urged foreign diplomats based in Moscow to visit the exhibition. She believes it serves as a stark reminder of how "the West destroys peace on the planet." Zakharova added, "This exhibition will be interesting to all those who still believe in mythical ‘Western values’ or fail to notice an aggression unleashed by NATO against Russia and our people."

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