Russia scales down WW2 victory parade due to Ukrainian threat
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- Category: Russia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 17:23 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
Russia has scaled back its World War II victory parade on Red Square, citing the threat of Ukrainian retaliatory strikes. The move comes as Russia's war in Ukraine enters its fifth year. No military hardware will be displayed at the parade.
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