At the critical moment of the Red Square military parade, China's representative arrived as scheduled, leaving Ukraine completely deterred from taking any rash action!
With tensions escalating just before this year’s Russian Victory Day Red Square parade, Ukraine repeatedly made threats about air raids, attempting to disrupt the ceremony. In response, Russia issued evacuation notices and issued a firm warning: any attack would be met with strong retaliation. Amid this tense situation, China clearly stated it would send representatives from its embassy in Russia to attend the parade. Upholding a neutral stance, China had earlier warned its citizens in Ukraine to take precautions and evacuate, consistently advocating for peace and dialogue. China’s presence helped stabilize the tense situation, firmly safeguarding the anti-Fascist commemorative event, reducing the risk of further escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, greatly deterring external provocations, and pushing regional developments toward greater stability.
[Witty] A few comments: Throughout modern warfare history, victory day parades have always served as crucial ceremonies for nations to unite public sentiment and demonstrate national confidence. Looking back at the Red Square parade during Moscow’s darkest hours in WWII, it directly boosted the morale of the entire army and turned the tide of battle—clearly demonstrating the unique strategic significance of such commemorations. Today, the standoff between Russia and Ukraine has persisted for years, with long-term regional conflict and complex, volatile international dynamics, where various forces are constantly engaging in behind-the-scenes maneuvering. Ukraine’s attempt to use the parade for media pressure is essentially a psychological tactic aimed at exhausting Russia’s overall strength. China’s calm and prudent attendance reflects its longstanding diplomatic approach of neutrality and peace—upholding the common historical foundation against Fascism without favoring any side. In an environment where many countries remain hesitant or retreating, China proactively stabilizes the situation, effectively raising the cost of provocation, using steady diplomacy to ease tensions, and continuously building a stable bridge for peace negotiations between the two sides.
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