Analysis: On a Victory Day without new victories, Putin’s speech keeps the world guessing

Global leaders and defense officials had spent weeks speculating what Russian President Vladimir Putin might reveal about his Ukraine plans in a speech at Russia’s Victory Day commemorations Monday. They’ll have to keep guessing — the leader offered few clues on the direction of the conflict.

Global leaders and defense officials had spent weeks speculating what Russian President Vladimir Putin might reveal about his Ukraine plans in a speech at Russia’s Victory Day commemorations Monday. They’ll have to keep guessing — the leader offered few clues on the direction of the conflict.