politics
May 9, 2026
Attack on Rostov-on-Don and Victory Day: Putin's Meeting with Russian Security Council
Vladimir Putin noted that the high professionalism of Russian air traffic controllers made it possible to avert tragic consequences
TL;DR
- An act of terrorism targeted the Southern Russia Air Navigation building, potentially impacting civilian aircraft security.
- Russian air traffic controllers' professionalism prevented tragic outcomes.
- Russia is consulting with friendly countries to give Victory Day significant international status.
- The aim is to preserve the memory of World War II heroes and the sacrifices made by the Soviet Union and Russia in defeating Nazism.
- President Putin discussed the shared history of fighting Nazism with US President Donald Trump.
- Russia engages in dialogue with China, India, and other anti-Hitler coalition members to preserve the memory of the Soviet victory.
- Leaders from several friendly countries are in Moscow to attend Victory Day celebrations.