Russia holds a scaled-back Victory Day parade on Moscow’s Red Square under heavy security, with Russian President Vladimir Putin using the event to voice confidence in eventual victory in the war in Ukraine. Multiple outlets report that the parade is one of the smallest in years, with no tanks or other heavy military hardware appearing on the square for the first time in nearly two decades. Instead, the event includes a limited procession and a traditional flyover of combat jets, while authorities tighten security amid concerns about potential Ukrainian drone or strike attacks. French and other reporting also notes that the parade is held despite a US-brokered three-day ceasefire that eases some expectations of disruption. Several sources emphasize that the Kremlin frames the parade as a commemoration of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, and Putin delivers remarks connecting WWII sacrifices to support for Russian troops fighting in Ukraine. Kyiv Post further reports that North Korean troops march in the parade, and cites technical restrictions such as mobile internet shutdowns during the event. Coverage also reflects that the reduced format differs from previous years when Moscow used such parades to display military capabilities, particularly hardware on display on Red Square.
Putin oversees scaled-back Victory Day parade in Moscow amid heavy security
Russia holds a scaled-back Victory Day parade on Moscow’s Red Square under heavy security, with Russian President Vladimir Putin using the event to voice confidence in eventual victory in the war in U...
- Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square is scaled back under heavy security on May 9.
- Putin says Russia will achieve victory in its war in Ukraine during his remarks at the parade.
- No tanks or other heavy military hardware roll through Red Square for the first time in nearly two decades.
- Security and military planning account for fears of Ukrainian drone or strike attacks; a flyover of combat jets still takes place.
- Several sources report the parade also includes foreign participants, with Kyiv Post saying North Korean troops march.
Russia’s 9 May Victory Day parade sparked debate over Vladimir Putin’s strength and the war in Ukraine. While critics saw the scaled-back event as evidence of Kremlin weakness and declining support, others warned against underestimating Russia’s military capacity. Commentators also noted Putin’s softer rhetoric toward Volodymyr Zelenskyy and growing tensions within Russia’s political and economic elite.
3 months agoRussian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday voiced confidence in a victory in Ukraine as he oversaw a military parade on Red Square commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
3 months agoRussia marked the 81st anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany with a scaled-down Victory Day parade at Moscow’s Red Square, as tight security measures were enforced amid concerns linked to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
3 months agoRussian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday voiced confidence of victory in Ukraine as he oversaw a military parade on Red Square commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II – a show that didn't include heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades. Security was tight in Moscow as Putin and several foreign leaders attended the parade, which was scaled down even as a US-brokered three-day ceasefire eased concerns about possible Ukrainian attempts to disrupt the festivities.
3 months agoRussia held its smallest Victory Day parade in years on Saturday due to security concerns over Ukraine drone strikes. The parade on Red Square marks the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany and was once an opportunity to show off Russia's vast military hardware and nuclear missiles, but this year there were no tanks rolling over the cobbles of the Moscow squareRussia will always be victorious, says Putin at scaled-back Victory Day parade Continue reading...
3 months agoNo tanks or military hardware rolled through Red Square as Russia held its most scaled-back Victory Day parade in years on Saturday under threat of attack by Kyiv.
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