Ukraine news. Four days later, May 9 is the day that Russia celebrates the victory day in World War II every year. Tensions are rising as President Putin may declare an all-out war on this date.
Correspondent Lee Han-gil.
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A Russian tank blows white smoke into the city of Moscow.
Dozens of tanks and self-propelled guns line up to follow.
A procession of vehicles with multiple rocket launchers and missile launchers follows.
Russia has celebrated May 9 every year as the day of Russia’s victory in World War II.
The latest weapons are coming to Moscow four days before this event.
About 10,000 troops are expected to participate in the parade, which is expected to be held by Russia.
Ukrainian intelligence officials believe the Russian military will hold a separate event in Russian-occupied Mariupol.
The Russian army is already cleaning up for the parade.
US and British intelligence officials are concerned that Russia might launch a large-scale all-out war once morest Ukraine from the date of victory.
The U.S. State Department said it expects Russia to officially declare war on the same day.
It is possible that President Putin himself may declare a general mobilization order or martial law.
Meanwhile, Russia conducted a short-range nuclear missile launch exercise in the Baltic Sea on the 4th local time.
It appears to be an armed demonstration aimed at Finland and Sweden who are trying to join NATO.
There is also the possibility of a Russian attack on Moldova, which borders Ukraine to the west.
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