Russia scales back Victory Day parade due to Ukraine threat
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- Category: Russia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 10:26 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
Russia will hold a scaled-back version of its Victory Day parade marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, citing Ukraine's 'terrorist activity'. For the first time in nearly two decades, the annual parade on Moscow's Red Square will not feature a military hardware display.
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