Putin's Parade Speech Marks WWII Victory Amid Tightened Security

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to deliver a speech during a parade on Moscow's Red Square this Saturday, celebrating the anniversary of victory in World War Two, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov.

In light of potential threats from Ukraine, security around Putin has been tightened for the event, as previously stated by the Kremlin.

Following the parade, President Putin plans to engage in a series of bilateral meetings, including discussions with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim, and Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith, Ushakov reported.

(With inputs from agencies.)