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After the Parade, the Offensive: How Does Russia Follow Its Victory Day Parade When Victory is Far from Assured?

The article argues that Russia’s Victory Day parade is being used to signal a renewed summer offensive against Ukraine, with Volodymyr Zelensky warning that without faster Western military aid—especially air-defense systems—Russia could gain momentum both on the battlefield and across Europe’s security landscape. It contends that a stronger Russian position in Ukraine would increase pressure on the Baltic states, Moldova, and Finland through military threats, hybrid warfare, and political destabilization. The author concludes that NATO and its allies must rapidly expand military production, reinforce eastern Europe, and strengthen support for Ukraine and Moldova to prevent a broader regional conflict.