Zelensky makes some comments about the differences between Ukraine's Victory Day which is observed today and Russia's Victory Day which will be celebrated tomorrow.

For context, it was after World War II when Victory Day in Russia was generally remembered with the expression, «Никогда снова» (Nikogda snova) meaning "Never again." Those with first hand experience of the war wanted peace. It wasn't until after Putin's seizure of Crimea that Victory Day, now celebrated with regular military parades, emphasized the new slogan, «Можем повторить» (Mozhem povtorit) meaning "We can repeat it." Under Putin, Victory Day changed from a solemn remembrance of immense sacrifice and a wish for peace to a renewed militaristic revival of imperialist cravings.

As ever, Zelensky's comments bring clarity and remind us of what this struggle is all about.

In a grotesque irony, Victory Day banners are being posted in the ruins of Bakhmut as if this is what Russia means by "victory."