Moscow — Preparations were well underway Thursday in Moscow for the annual "Victory Day" parade. The huge celebrations mark the former Soviet Union's role in defeating Nazi Germany in World War II, 80 years ago this year. Dozens of world leaders invited by President Vladimir Putin have gathered in Moscow for the events, and the fact that our CBS News team was allowed in to witness it all shows how much things have changed in just 100 days. U.S.
Main Idea: Putin used Moscow’s Victory Day events to show Russia’s power and wider support while U.S.-Russia ties showed signs of easing under Trump.
Key Points:
A thaw in US-Russia ties may weaken pressure on Putin, leaving the Ukraine war unresolved and risking higher energy, market, and security costs for US households and businesses.
Better talks could lower the chance of wider conflict and, if a ceasefire holds, may ease some global price and security pressure on Americans.
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