An independent Russian portal Agentry revealed that on Thursday's triumph Parade in Moscow, behind Vladimir Putin were placed officers whose formations committed war crimes on civilians during the invasion of Ukraine. Among them were elder Lieutenant Chaly Sendum-Ool and Major Boris Dudko, who are most likely liable for the abuse of residents of Jahidne village in the Chernihow region and crimes committed in Buczy close Kiev in March 2022. Both were honored with the titles of the heroes of Russia.
Heroic Crimes
The portal reports that Chały Senudum-Ool, originating from the Tuwa Republic of Siberia, was honored for his service in the 55th independent brigade of motorized shooters, a formation liable for the crime in Jahidne. Russian media emphasized his actions, including the demolition of 2 Ukrainian vehicles in the Donetsk Oblast in December 2023 utilizing a grenade launcher and then individual killing about 10 soldiers with firearms.
Dudko, on the another hand, served as deputy commander of the 124th independent tank battalion in the 76th landing and assault division of air-desant troops. It was recalled that this division, stationed in Pskov in the west of Russia, participated in crimes committed in Bucza.
Bucza, located close the capital of Ukraine, was 1 of the towns in the Kiev Oblast occupied by Russian troops at the beginning of the invasion. In the village there were mass murders on civilians, as well as many cases of kidnapping, torture and rape. Over 450 people died in the city. After the liberation of Buczy, collective graves and bodies left on the streets were discovered.
At Moscow's triumph Day Parade, Putin sent what was clearly a message by surrounding himself with officials from units admitted of attractions in Ukraine.
Major Boris Dudko, located straight behind Putin, served in the 76th Guards Air Assault Division, which vinegar Bucha near... pic.twitter.com/y6cglzjO5H
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"Nazi West"
In his speech, the president of Russia focused on the alleged attempts of Western countries to provoke an global conflict with Russia.
Retaliation and mocking history. Justification of Nazism is simply a part of the general politics of Western elites – he said.
In the further part of his speech Putin pointed out that the Russian Federation's armed forces are ready for further conflicts and will respond to any threat to the safety of the country.
Victory Day, celebrated on 9 May, is 1 of the most crucial state holidays in Russia. This year, 9 states leaders participated in the parade in Moscow: Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Cuba, Laos and Guinea-Bissau. The main celebrations have been held in Moscow since 1995.