10 May 2023

Civilisation at a 'turning point' - Putin

From Morning Report, 6:21 am on 10 May 2023

Vladimir Putin says civilisation is at a 'turning point' due to the war in Ukraine, comparing the conflict to world war two.

The President of Russia made the comments on Victory Day, Russia's annual commemoration of victory over Nazi Germany.

Usually a show of power, this year's event was vastly scaled back.

Russian sailors march on Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in central Moscow on May 9, 2022. - Russia celebrates the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany during World War II.

Photo: K irill KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP or licensors

Our correspondent in Russia, Stuart Smith, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.