CCTV9英语新闻：2014游行区域性危机（在线收听）

For more insight, we are joined in the studio by Teng Jianqun, Director for the center of Arms Control at the China Institute of International Studies.Thanks for joining us, Mr. Teng.

Q1: First, what does the Red Square military parade represent to the Russian people?

Q2: Considering the political crisis and rising violence in Ukraine, this year’s parade has attracted a lot of attention around the world. Do you see a connection between celebrating victory over Nazi Germany and events in Ukraine?

Q3: Russia is getting a lot of pressure from the West over its handling of events in Ukraine. With the United States and European Union both expanding sanctions against Russia, can the Red Square display of military might be seen as a warning to the West?