Sergei Lyaguzin, an international relations professor, commented that this anniversary provides a new narrative for Russia's ongoing tensions with the West. However, the reality behind the spectacle is marked by economic struggles—declining oil prices, a stagnant economy, and a military action that appears to be progressing slowly. Reports suggest that President Putin is downplaying these challenges, encouraged by a sense of long-term strategic resilience amongst his leadership team. According to Alexander Kolyandr, a Russian economic expert, the Kremlin believes that victory hinges not on immediate success, but on endurance in adversity, positioning themselves against an increasingly skeptical global community.

The military pageantry is therefore constructed as both a nationalistic celebration and a diversion from the pressing challenges that loom within Russia's borders and beyond, as it faces increasing diplomatic friction on the world stage.