Putin hosts sober Victory Day parade in Moscow amid security concerns
- Posted on May 9, 2026
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Putin hosts sober Victory Day parade in Moscow amid security concerns
Russia’s Victory Day parade, which commemorates the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, was scaled down amid fears of Ukrainian drone attacks. Usually known for its dazzling display of heavy military equipment, this year looked very different, with tanks and heavy weapons missing from Red Square, after a three-day ceasefire in the Ukraine war, brokered by US President Donald Trump, took effect May 9. CNN’s Fred Pleitgen reports from Moscow.
