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MOSCOW (AP) — An exhibition showcasing Western military equipment captured from Ukrainian forces during the conflict in Ukraine opened in the Russian capital on Wednesday. Organized by the Russian Defense Ministry, the exhibit displays more than 30 pieces of Western-made heavy equipment, including a U.S.-made M1 Abrams battle tank, a Bradley armored fighting vehicle, a Leopard 2 tank, and a Marder armored infantry vehicle from Germany, as well as a French-made AMX-10RC armored vehicle.
Situated at a World War II memorial venue in western Moscow, the exhibition also features firearms, military documents, and other items.
Russian authorities have criticized the supply of Western weapons and military equipment to Ukraine, viewing them as evidence of NATO's direct involvement in the conflict. Despite this, Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stated that Western military supplies to Kyiv would not change the conflict's course or prevent Russia from achieving its objectives.
The exhibition coincides with Russian forces seizing more territory in eastern Ukraine, taking advantage of delays in U.S. military aid to push back Ukrainian troops. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov praised the exhibition as a "brilliant idea," expecting it to draw significant interest from Moscow residents, city guests, and the country's residents. He emphasized the importance of showcasing the enemy's damaged equipment.
Russian military bloggers have drawn parallels between the exhibition and displays of captured Nazi military equipment that the Soviet Union presented during and after World War II. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova suggested that foreign diplomats in Moscow should visit the exhibition to witness how "the West disrupts peace on the planet."
"This exhibition will appeal to those who still believe in mythical 'Western values' or overlook the aggression unleashed by NATO against Russia and our people," Zakharova said.