Scaled-back Victory Day parade held in Moscow
Summary
Russia held a smaller Victory Day parade in Moscow due to security concerns from the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The parade showed military equipment on screens instead of in person, while soldiers marched and President Vladimir Putin promised victory in the war.Key Facts
- Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow was scaled down compared to previous years.
- The parade commemorates the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II and honors 27 million Soviet citizens who died.
- No tanks or heavy military vehicles were shown in the parade this year.
- Weapons systems like missiles, a nuclear submarine, fighter jets, and drones were displayed on large screens instead of in person.
- Soldiers who have served in Ukraine participated, along with North Korean troops reportedly fighting in Russia’s Kursk region.
- Fighter jets flew over the Kremlin during the event.
- President Putin gave a speech promising victory in Ukraine and described the conflict as a fight against NATO-supported forces.
- The parade was held on May 9 at Red Square, a traditional venue for this national holiday.
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