Moscow holds scaled-back Victory Day Parade under heavy security
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin led a smaller Victory Day parade in Moscow without heavy weapons for the first time in nearly 20 years. The event had tight security and took place during a temporary ceasefire in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, brokered at the request of U.S. President Donald Trump.Key Facts
- The parade in Moscow marked the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II but had no tanks or missiles on display.
- Putin praised Russian troops fighting in Ukraine and criticized NATO for supporting Ukraine.
- Heavy weapons were kept off the parade route due to the ongoing war and security concerns.
- The parade featured troops from North Korea, which supports Russia militarily.
- Russia declared a two-day unilateral ceasefire, and Ukraine announced a truce starting later, but fighting continued until the U.S. brokered a ceasefire for three days.
- President Trump helped negotiate the ceasefire and a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine.
- Mobile internet and text messaging were restricted in Moscow during the parade for security reasons.
- Putin warned of possible missile strikes on Kyiv if Ukraine tried to disrupt the Victory Day celebrations.
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