Scaled-back Victory Day parade held in Moscow

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 9, 2026Country: Russia
Politics
Scaled-back Victory Day parade held in Moscow

Russia held one of its most scaled-back Victory Day parades, citing the threat of attacks from Ukraine. The May 9 parade on Red Square featured no tanks or heavy military hardware, focusing instead on displays of weaponry on giant screens. President Vladimir Putin promised victory in the war in Ukraine, referred to as a special military operation, while honoring soldiers who have served on the front lines.

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