Russian President Wladimir Putinaimed at the collective West at Moscow’s annual Victory Day speech, saying that “a real war is being waged against our motherland.”

What happened: In his 10-minute speech, the Russian leader expressed his desire for a peaceful future while accusing “Western elites” of spreading “hatred and Russophobia” and claiming that Ukrainians are “hostages to a coup d’état” and the ambitions of Russia is the West.

“Today, civilization once again stands at a crucial turning point. A real war has been unleashed against our homeland. We have fought back international terrorism, we will protect Donbass residents, we will ensure our security,” Putin said, Reuters reported.

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