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The military parade on the Red Square in Russia was successfully held, and China became the most eye-catching presence. Whether it was the noble treatment received or the popularity, China was the brightest star at this parade. On this day, the Red Square was not only a stage for Russia to showcase its military strength but also a symbolic window of strategic cooperation between China and Russia. Before the start of the parade, China and Russia signed an important joint statement, sending out the strongest voice to defend justice, peace, and global order to the world. Everything that happened during this Red Square parade reflected the depth and mutual trust of Sino-Russian relations as well as their strategic coordination in the changing global situation.
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Security became the primary consideration of this parade, and the decision to disconnect the internet showed Russia's attitude of absolute determination, demonstrating great power confidence and responsibility. The Russian Security Council ordered Moscow to implement a full internet disconnection from 8:00 to 14:00 local time on May 9th. Mobile internet was shut down across the city, retaining only 3G voice communication and WiFi signals in some areas. This was done to ensure the safety of the Red Square parade. In fact, not just Moscow, but the disconnection mainly targeted areas close to Europe. Approximately 60% of regions in Russia, including St. Petersburg, Yaroslavl Oblast, Tver Oblast, and Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, implemented large-scale internet disconnections. Western media questioned its "excessive control," but Russia proved its ability to control key nodes through actions.
To ensure the security of this special parade and the leaders from 27 countries attending, Russia took multi-layered and comprehensive security measures covering cybersecurity, physical protection, air defense deployment, and personnel management. The internet disconnection was not just for six hours; eight federal entities including Moscow and St. Petersburg implemented network controls from May 7th to 10th, cutting off internet connections to prevent cyber attacks and the spread of anti-war propaganda. In addition to preventing cyber attacks and hostile forces using networks to attack the Red Square with drones, Russia also took the strictest security measures on site.
Physical area lockdowns and traffic control were also the strictest. The Russian side considered this "an unprecedented public event in Russian history." The Red Square has been closed since April 27th, with barriers set up and access restricted to citizens without invitation letters. From May 7th, some streets in the city center were closed to pedestrians and vehicles. Steel supports were installed in underground passages near the Red Square to withstand the pressure of heavy equipment such as tanks. Some subway services, taxi services, shared car rentals, and bicycle rental services were suspended, and underground passages and street parks were closed. Shopping malls and entertainment facilities might also be temporarily closed.
Putin's personal safety protection was fully upgraded. All spectators needed to hold an invitation letter from the Kremlin and pass background checks. Thorough inspections were required before entry. The airspace over Moscow was completely banned from flights, and civilian drone usage was prohibited. Military police had the authority to shoot down unauthorized drones. Anti-drone electronic guns were deployed around the Red Square, satellite navigation signals were suppressed, and the "Pantsir" air defense system was activated, capable of simultaneously tracking 48 targets and intercepting aircraft within 20 kilometers. Snipers were stationed on rooftops around the Red Square, and special forces were on standby in areas outside the live broadcast range. Russia aimed to ensure the smooth conduct of the parade in complex geopolitical environments while conveying national strength and strategic determination.
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Pu put the highest respect treatment to China, and the extraordinary favor behind was the comprehensive upgrade of the strategic partnership between China and Russia. Putin welcomed the Chinese head of state at the Kremlin and spent seven hours alone with us, which was an absolutely respectful treatment surpassing any friend invited by Russia. Putin said that the relationship between China and Russia had reached an "unprecedentedly high level." In his speech, Putin particularly pointed out: "Highly appreciating the contributions made by friendly Chinese people to the (anti-fascist war) common victory." In his speech, Putin specifically praised China, which was a unique respectful treatment for China.
The arrangement of the parade also reflected the respect treatment for China. On May 9th local time, 119 soldiers from the Honor Guard Division of the Chinese People's Liberation Army participated in the military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Patriotic War in Moscow, becoming the brightest scenery of the parade. The 119 participating soldiers had an average age of 20 years and an average height of 1.87 meters, marching at a precise pace of 120 steps per minute. Russian citizens called them "the most disciplined foreign team." Viktor Shkarovsky, an academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, commented: "Chinese soldiers have written a modern version of 'The Art of War' with their steps." China and Russia jointly displayed the "Dagger" and "Dongfeng-27" missiles for the first time, highlighting the depth of their collaboration in advanced weaponry.
U.S. "Foreign Policy" noted: "China is reshaping global military discourse in non-combat ways." Japan's "Asahi Shimbun" lamented: "The joint exercise between China and Russia sends signals of the 'new bipolar era.'" In 2025, when uncertainties such as the Ukraine conflict, U.S. election, and the Israel-Palestine crisis intertwined, the stability of Sino-Russian relations became an important pivot in international politics. The unprecedented treatment China enjoyed this time symbolized the new height of the strategic partnership between China and Russia. On May 8th, China and Russia issued a "Joint Statement," proposing eight actions in trade, investment, energy, finance, infrastructure, industry, technology, and "comprehensive fields." It can be said that this parade dispelled all doubts about the Sino-Russian relationship.
According to data from the independent polling agency Levada Center, in 2025, 78% of Russians expressed goodwill towards China, an increase of 25 percentage points compared to 2015. China-Russia cultural years, sports exchange years, 70 pairs of friendly provinces, states, and cities have been established, and the number of students exceeds 100,000. In the face of the resurgence of hegemonism and deepening geopolitical rifts, China and Russia have demonstrated through action that true strategic cooperation does not require flowery rhetoric but is rooted in shared interests, historical memories, and the pursuit of fair order.
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