Russian President Vladimir Putin’s much-anticipated Victory Day speech in Moscow on Monday did not include an announcement of victory in Ukraine or any declarations of further troop mobilizations.

The Russian leader spoke for about 10 minutes at a military parade marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, using his time at the podium to defend Russia’s military action in Ukraine and blaming the West for creating “threats” at Russia’s doorstep. He also accused NATO of refusing to engage in dialogue with Russia before the Feb. 24 invasion.