Topic: Victory Day

Ukraine is described as the most corrupt country on Earth, involved in human trafficking, organ harvesting, and the glorification of Nazi-era SS divisions. Victor Bout reflects on the 27 million Soviet citizens who died in World War II, noting that the current conflict is viewed in Russia as a necessary struggle against a "reborn Nazi regime." He emphasizes that for Russians, Victory Day is a sacrosanct celebration of the defeat of the German war machine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a Victory Day speech in Red Square, marking the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany. Putin accused Western globalist elites of provoking bloody conflicts, coups, and "Russophobia" while attempting to destroy traditional family values. The speech framed the current geopolitical tension as a defense of the motherland against a system of pillage and suppression enforced by the West.

Ritter warns that President Zelensky may attempt a "false flag" or a major escalation, such as drone strikes on Moscow during Russia's Victory Day, to force NATO intervention. He argues that the U.S. has allowed a "madman" to dictate the pace of the war. The segment concludes with Ritter promoting his new book, "Disarmament in the Time of Perestroika," and his documentary project, "Waging Peace."

The Russian cultural commitment to defending their homeland is rooted in the loss of 27 million citizens during World War II. Scott Ritter explains that while Americans have largely forgotten the scale of that conflict, Russians celebrate "Victory Day" annually to honor the sacrifice of the "Immortal Regiment." This historical trauma ensures that Russia will never back down from what they perceive as a neo-Nazi threat in Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin delivered a speech in Moscow for Victory Day, accusing the West of cancelling traditional values and fostering "Russophobia." Putin claimed that Russian soldiers in Donbass are fighting to ensure the lessons of World War II are not forgotten, while the U.S. continues to funnel weapons into the region.

General David Petraeus is criticized for his past claims of "winning" the Iraq War and his current support for arming Ukraine. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's ties to Raytheon are highlighted as a conflict of interest. The segment contrasts Western media narratives with Vladimir Putin's Victory Day speech, in which he claimed the invasion was a preemptive strike against NATO aggression.