“History is repeating”, Russia exposes Western military equipment seized in Ukraine in order to deceive Russians

At Victory Park, a huge Moscow memorial complex dedicated to the loss of Nazi Germany by the Soviet Union has just opened a new exhibition.

But it has nothing to do with World War II.

Western military equipment seized by the Russian Army in Ukraine is on display.

They are war trophies, and Russia has decided to expose them. Russian authorities want the public to think that the war in Ukraine and World War II has a common denominator: Russia as a victim, under enemy attack abroad.

There is a tactical support vehicle of the British Army Husky, who was donated to Ukraine. His front glass is covered with bullet holes.

In front of Husky, we can see western tanks moving into the Ukrainian army. There's an American Abrams who was injured on the battlefield. A German Leopard tank, too.

Actually, there's a long line of German armor. And a sign on it: “History is repeating”.

Russian authorities want the public to think that the war in Ukraine and World War II has a common denominator: Russia as a victim, under enemy attack abroad.

In reality, both wars are very different. In 1941, Germany invaded Russia. In 2022 Russia began a complete invasion of Ukraine.

The war trophy exhibition is packed, writes BBC, broadcast Express.

In bright sunlight, Russians are flocking to military equipment, pumping for photos in front of the tank's weapons barrel and, by its sound, enjoying the screen completely.

It's unbelievable. Amazing”, says Natalia, who is here with her husband and little daughter.

It's amazing to think that our boys managed to get these” trophys.

More than 30 armoured vehicles are on display.