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This is the corrected version of Judge Napolitano's “Russia, Moscow Victory Day” video. The original had no sound due to a glitch during upload.
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Ray McGovern returns to Russia to honor memory, speak truth, and call for peace
🇷🇺 Russia, Moscow Victory Day – 80 Years On
May 9, 2025 | INTEL Roundtable
Judge Napolitano • Ray McGovern • Larry Johnson
Ray McGovern returned to Moscow for the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, speaking at the “Knowledge First” educational marathon. He reflected on the deep emotional resonance of this day for the Russian people, closing his address with a poem by Nekrasov — met with a standing ovation.
A quiet thanks was offered to Oliver Stone for helping make Ray’s presence in the official box possible.
Parade Symbolism
President Putin presided over a massive military display in Red Square, attended by over two dozen world leaders, including China’s Xi Jinping — a clear statement of Russia’s enduring alliances.
Panel Reflections
Larry Johnson: The parade is strategic messaging — showcasing resilience and military capability.
Judge Napolitano: Asked the cost of ongoing wars: “What’s the price tag of futility?”
Ray McGovern: Urged moral action — even civil disobedience — to block the transport of bombs harming Palestinians.
Global Conflict Updates
Yemen
500 U.S. airstrikes since March 15 — at a cost of $1 billion.
Houthis have downed five U.S. drones in a sharp escalation.
Iran
Iran could cripple Israel militarily but chooses restraint — Col. Macgregor calls this “strategic patience.”
Germany / Poland
Germany considers sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine.
Russia warns of escalation.
The U.S. pipeline through Poland in 2021 is recalled as provocative — fortunate it didn’t lead to more.
WWII Deaths by Country (Estimates)
Soviet Union: 26.6 million
China: 15–20 million
Germany: 6.6–8.8 million
Poland: 5.6 million
United States: 418,500
(Full list and Holocaust note included in original post)
Victory Day parade photographs: Released by Kremlin official photographers.
Major Conflicts Since World War II
1. Korean War (1950–1953)
Countries Involved: North Korea (with China and Soviet Union support) vs. South Korea (with United Nations, primarily U.S. support)
Estimated Deaths: Approximately 2.5–3.5 million
2. Vietnam War (1955–1975)
Countries Involved: North Vietnam and Viet Cong vs. South Vietnam (with U.S. and allied support)
Estimated Deaths: 1.1–4.2 million
3. Soviet-Afghan War (1979–1989)
Countries Involved: Soviet Union and Afghan government vs. Afghan mujahideen (with U.S., Pakistan, and Saudi support)
Estimated Deaths: 1–2 million
4. Iran–Iraq War (1980–1988)
Countries Involved: Iran vs. Iraq
Estimated Deaths: 500,000–1 million
5. Gulf War (1990–1991)
Countries Involved: Iraq vs. Coalition forces led by the U.S.
Estimated Deaths: Approximately 20,000–35,000
6. Yugoslav Wars (1991–2001)
Countries Involved: Various factions within the former Yugoslavia
Estimated Deaths: Approximately 140,000
7. Rwandan Genocide (1994)
Countries Involved: Hutu-led government vs. Tutsi minority
Estimated Deaths: Approximately 800,000–1 million
8. Second Congo War (1998–2003)
Countries Involved: Democratic Republic of the Congo and allies vs. various rebel groups
Estimated Deaths: 3–5.4 million
9. War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
Countries Involved: U.S.-led coalition vs. Taliban and other insurgent groups
Estimated Deaths: Approximately 240,000
10. Iraq War (2003–2011)
Countries Involved: U.S.-led coalition vs. Iraqi government and insurgent groups
Estimated Deaths: Approximately 200,000–500,000
11. Syrian Civil War (2011–present)
Countries Involved: Syrian government vs. various rebel groups, ISIS, and foreign actors
Estimated Deaths: Approximately 500,000–600,000
12. Yemen Civil War (2014–present)
Countries Involved: Houthi rebels vs. Yemeni government (with Saudi-led coalition support)
Estimated Deaths: Approximately 377,000
13. Russia–Ukraine War (2014–present)
Countries Involved: Russia vs. Ukraine
Estimated Deaths: Approximately 200,000–300,000
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