Putin's Trophies: Captured American And British Tanks Showcased In Moscow | WATCH

A collection of American and British tanks has been put on display in Moscow by Vladimir Putin, showcasing vehicles captured on the frontline in Ukraine as a symbol of Russian military prowess.

Among the array of vehicles parked in the Russian capital, the British Saxon armoured personnel carrier, believed to have been provided to Ukraine in 2015, was standing out.

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These tanks were showcased under red banners proclaiming "Our victory is inevitable". This display is part of a month-long exhibition in Moscow, featuring an American Bradley tank, a Swedish CV90, and a French-made AMX-10RC armoured fighting vehicle, all captured during the conflict in Ukraine, as reported by Hindustan Times citing RT News.

The intention behind Putin's exhibition is to parade these armoured vehicles, some with British and US flags, as a glorification of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The exhibit coincides with Moscow's Red Square Victory Day Parade on May 9, an annual event commemorating Russia's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two.

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- American armored vehicles "HMMWV M1151" and "HMMWV M998"
- a British armored ambulance AT105 "Sakson"
- an armored vehicle "Husky TSV"
- an Austrian vehicle "Pinzgauer 712M"
- a French wheeled tank "AMX-10RCR"
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Historically, this day has been used by Putin to deliver fiery speeches, often targeting Western powers and positioning Russia's actions in Ukraine as part of its historical 'battle against fascism', as reported by Hindustan Times.

Meanwhile, Ukraine, which faced significant losses during World War Two, criticized Russia's narrative, seeing it as an attempt to justify aggression.

The exhibition comes at a time when Russia's military has faced challenges in Ukraine, with a significant number of tanks lost during the conflict. Despite this setback, the Russian military has been replenishing its frontline with reserves and increasing defence spending.

In a separate incident, a police checkpoint in Russia's North Caucasus region was attacked by militants, resulting in the death of two officers and injuries to four others, as per media reports. This incident follows a similar attack a week prior, highlighting security concerns in the region.