CBS News allowed the US outlets to enter Russia to the victim’s convoy, where Trump melts relations with Moscow

Moscow – The preparations were underway on Thursday in Moscow in the annual “Victory Day” procession. Huge celebrations indicate the role of the former Soviet Union in the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, 80 years ago this year.

Dozens of world leaders invited by President Vladimir Putin gathered in Moscow for events, and the fact that our CBS news team has been allowed to watch everything that shows the change of things in only 100 days. American relations with Russia Under President Trump MeltingAnd the American media was invited to see the great scene of the intelligence of the victory day.

On Thursday, a rehearsal dress for the main event, a luxurious military procession, scheduled to be held on May 9, is the day when Russia celebrates its historical victory over the Nazis. Due to the difference in time between Russia and Western European countries where German surrender was established, the United States and its European allies represent victory in Europe on May 8 every year – the day that Adolf Hitler’s forces surrendered to the allies in 1945, and the end of World War II on the continent.

Putin’s honor guest this year, Chinese President Xi Jinping was already in the city on Thursday. It is stronger than many world leaders who have shown that despite international sanctions and broad condemnation of the so -called “special military operation” in Ukraine, the Russian leader has friends.

According to China The media run by the stateThe two leaders have benefited from Shi’s visit to sign more than “bilateral cooperation documents 20,” covering issues, including “global strategic stability, preserving the rule of international law” and biological security. The two countries emphasized their deep relations for several years, with the Kremlin declaring in 2022 that Russia and China will be reaping to create a New “Democratic World System.“

While the party’s issue in Moscow this week is a 80 -year -old victory, the fighting is still attending in Ukraine, demanding Russian life, and any victory in the contemporary conflict seems far away.

Ukrainians are also dying – both soldiers, and this week, more civilians who Ukrainian officials say was killed in a drone and hit Russian missiles.

CBS News requested a group of Russian fans who are preparing for events in Moscow what they were hoping at this stage of the Ukrainian conflict, in particular, about President Trump’s diplomatic pushing for a ceasefire, which has so far rejected their president.

“I think it is good to stop the war,” said Michael.

“I agree that it is important for everyone, for everyone – for our children and youth,” said Elena.

It is one thing Want Peace, however, completely to get it.

President Putin Declare More than a week ago, Russia will monitor the three -day ceasefire in Ukraine to celebrate the victory day, starting on Thursday. But even If Russian attacks stop During the weekend, people know on both sides of the border that the fighting will start again on Monday.

He contributed to this report.

Elizabeth Palmer

Elizabeth Palmer is CBS News’ Onviory Compans. It is based in the CBS News London office, and reports on major events throughout Europe and the Middle East. Palmer was previously based in Tokyo, and before that in Moscow, for CBS News.