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Putin's Friends Assemble in Moscow - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD
Russia's Victory Day Parade returns, but this year’s event is overshadowed by drone strikes, a fake ceasefire, and a guest list straight from the authoritarian all-stars club. In this episode of Eastern Express, we unpack Putin’s propaganda circus, Xi Jinping’s awkward bromance, and why Ukraine is not playing along. With Europe absent and China doubling down, May 9 looks more like a warning than a celebration. Buckle up — it’s going to be a bumpy ride through Red Square.