Moscow Hit With Internet Disruptions Ahead of Victory Day Parade

As Moscow’s Victory Day parade nears, officials crack down on fireworks and throttle the Internet

On May 9, Russia will mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory in World War II. The centerpiece of the Victory Day holiday is a military parade on Moscow’s Red Square. This year, leaders from nearly 20 countries are expected to attend — and there are rumors that North Korean soldiers, who have been fighting alongside Russian troops, may march in the parade. But with the war in Ukraine grinding on, Russian officials seem increasing…

Moscow Hit With Internet Disruptions Ahead of Victory Day Parade

Mobile internet services in Moscow faced major disruptions on Monday as authorities warned residents of possible outages throughout the week due to heightened security ahead of Victory Day celebrations.

From Moscow, Russia, where the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Victory Day, Helena Lins, a special envoy of the CNN Portugal, describe how the country is preparing to receive important world leaders.