Russia will do all in its power to prevent a “global collision,” but will not allow any threats towards it, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his address at the military parade in Moscow celebrating the 79th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany.

Putin noted that the Russian military is “always on alert” and ready to defend the country’s sovereignty.

“The West would like to forget the lessons of World War II, but we remember that the fate of humanity was decided in grandiose battles near Moscow and Leningrad,” as well as other cities, Putin said.

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