Thursday, May 21Thursday, May 21The 2026 Victory Day parade in Moscow, held on May 9 on Red Square and overseen by Russian President Vladimir Putin, was significantly scaled down compared to previous years. For the first time in nearly two decades, the parade did not include heavy military hardware, such as tanks or missiles, due to security concerns amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The event lasted approximately 45 minutes and featured a formation of soldiers carrying the Russian flag into the square .
Security measures were exceptionally tight, with authorities fearing potential Ukrainian drone attacks despite a US-brokered three-day ceasefire intended to prevent disruptions. Several foreign leaders attended the parade, though their identities were not widely reported .
In his speech, Putin framed Russia’s war in Ukraine as a "just cause" and reiterated his confidence in a Russian victory, claiming the conflict was necessary to counter perceived threats. He also criticized NATO, accusing the alliance of escalating tensions and undermining Russian security. Putin’s remarks emphasized Russia’s historical role in defeating Nazi Germany, drawing parallels to the current war .
The parade proceeded without major incidents, though the reduced scale and heightened security reflected ongoing concerns about the war’s impact on the event .
Putin says Russia fighting for just cause in Ukraine during scaled - down Victory Day parade under tight security
gdelt bot · 11 days ago
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independent · 11 days ago
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france24 · 11 days ago
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gdelt bot · 11 days ago
Moscow marks Victory Day with a scaled down Red Square parade under tight security
gdelt bot · 11 days ago
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aljazeera · 12 days ago
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euronews · 12 days ago
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euronews · 12 days ago
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euronews · 12 days ago
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france24 · 12 days ago
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france24 · 12 days ago