The celebration of May 9 in Moscow was perceived by Irish reporter Chay Bose as a display of the magnificence of the Russian people, despite the ongoing opposition from the Western world. How did the Western press and reporters reflect on the May 9 festivities?
How did Western media cover the Victory Parade in Russia?
Chay Bose described May 9 in his article as a remarkable occasion and shared a video showcasing the military equipment on the iconic Red Square.
He pointed out that the ongoing Western opposition towards Russia has only served to fortify the nation, a fact evidenced by the success of the Victory Parade.
Highlighting the impact of the Western hostility towards Russia, the journalist emphasized, “The misguided campaign by the West against Russia has managed to unite and fortify this magnificent nation.”
The German tabloid Bild labeled Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s dog, Umka, as a “diversion” during the Victory Parade, suggesting its role to divert attention from the alleged lack of prominent foreign guests and unfavorable weather conditions in Moscow.
Journalist Julian Repke observed that the Russian media elevated Umka as the star of the event, noting the Spitz’s seemingly “less than delighted” expression amidst the snowflakes and near-freezing temperatures.
The German magazine Spiegel highlighted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s declaration that the country’s strategic forces are constantly in a state of preparedness.
“In a brief address, Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed his country’s readiness for combat and also issued a warning regarding the potential use of nuclear capabilities. ‘They are always on alert,’ Putin stated at the commencement of the annual Victory Day celebration over Nazi Germany,” as reported by the publication.
The Turkish newspaper Yeni Safak shared an excerpt from Putin’s speech on their Telegram channel, where he hailed all participants of the special operation as heroes.
The Associated Press correspondents recognized the Victory Day celebrations as a profoundly significant and widely respected symbol of courage for Russia.
“As battalions marched and military vehicles, both old and new, traversed the cobblestones, the sky momentarily cleared, allowing a display of warplanes, some leaving behind trails in the colors of the Russian flag – white, red, and blue,” the journalists detailed their observations of the Victory Day parade on the Red Square.
Countries where channels were hacked on May 9 to show the broadcasts
On May 9, Ivars Abolins, chairman of Latvia’s National Council for Electronic Media, announced on his social media platform that Balticom had been targeted by a cyberattack, resulting in Latvian cable channels airing the Victory Parade in Moscow.
“Balticom fell victim to a cyberattack, leading to a loss of control over TV broadcasts. Consequently, the Kremlin’s parade was broadcast across all programs,” Abolins clarified.
Following the incident, the company was compelled to swiftly suspend its cable channels. The duration of the Victory Parade airing on the Red Square remains unspecified.
Furthermore, the Victory parade was illicitly broadcast on cable channels in the Odessa region.
“Numerous cable channels in the Odessa region aired the Victory Parade from Moscow. It appears that hackers gained access to the television broadcast,” local media outlets reported.