Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a scaled-down Victory Day parade on Red Square marking the end of World War II, with Ukraine-related concerns cited by multiple outlets as a backdrop. In past years, the parade has served as a major display of Russia’s military power, including the presence of tanks and other equipment. This year, however, the ceremony proceeds without tanks or other military hardware rolling over the cobblestones. The reporting also notes that the parade historically highlighted Russia’s strategic capabilities, including nuclear-capable missile forces. While the sources focus on what is absent—particularly heavy military equipment—the articles agree that the event is still held with Putin participating. The change in format is presented as a marked departure from earlier editions designed to showcase hardware and battlefield readiness. The coverage frames the reduced display as occurring as worries deepen over the ongoing war in Ukraine, though the outlets do not provide additional official explanations for the specific alterations to the parade lineup.