Moscow scales back Victory Day parade amid security fears
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Russia staged a much smaller Victory Day parade in Moscow this year, with far fewer journalists and guests and no live tanks or missiles on Red Square; authorities cited security concerns over drone threats, instead showing weapon systems on large screens while Putin proclaimed victory, underscoring a stark contrast to the ongoing Ukraine war and questions about Moscow’s military strength.
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- A Scaled-Back Victory Day Parade Shows Putin’s Growing Vulnerability in Ukraine War The New York Times
- Putin Presides Over Downsized Military Parade as Ukraine War Drags On WSJ
- Is Ukraine Preparing Spiderweb 2.0 on Russia’s Victory Day? Hungarian Conservative
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