Yesterday, the war reached a turning point: Putin reportedly asked Trump to protect the parade and Moscow from possible Ukrainian drone strikes. The Kremlin admitted that it could not guarantee security even in the centre of the Russian capital, which was a landmark event for the whole world.
Putin appeals to Trump to defend parade
Yesterday's events were an unexpected turn in the war: Putin for the first time asked the US president Donald Trump help protect parade in Moscow from potential attacks by Ukrainian drones. This indicates a deep crisis of confidence in its own security forces among the Russian leadership.
Russia, which for years has demonstrated strength in Red Square, is now forced to ask for external support to guarantee security during state events. According to Ukrmedia, Even after the deployment of air defence systems from different regions of the country, the Kremlin is not confident in its ability to withstand modern Ukrainian technology.
Loss of control over Moscow
The very fact that Russia no longer controls the centre of its capital is striking and revealing. The Kremlin acknowledges the real threat of strikes on Red Square and also demonstrates its fear of risk, even with its large air defence resources.
This means that Ukrainian drones have become a serious deterrent for the Russian authorities. For the first time in many years, the Red Square parade has become an event with a high level of danger for the Russian elite itself.
Zelensky's decree as a symbol of humiliation
Decree of the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky about allowing the parade to take place was the most powerful and humiliating joke of the four years of full-scale war. This move is already being called historic and is predicted to become the subject of future books and films.
In fact, the decree underscored Putin's capitulation to Ukrainian determination and military capabilities. The whole world watched as the Russian leadership lost confidence in its own security.
Why it matters
The tipping point, when Russia turns to the United States for help in defending its capital, changes course of the war and undermines the Kremlin's authority in the international arena. This signals a deep crisis in Russia's security system and underscores the superiority of Ukrainian military technology.
The loss of control over Moscow could have serious consequences for Russia's domestic policy, as the confidence of the population and security forces in the leadership will be undermined. For Ukraine, this is yet another proof of the effectiveness of its modern strategy and the mobility of its military assets.
The international community has received a clear signal: the balance of power in the region has changed, and Ukrainian determination and technology are forcing the Kremlin to act in new, uncomfortable conditions.
