Russia Holds Scaled-Down Victory Day Parade as Temporary Ceasefire in Ukraine War Takes Effect
Russia scaled back its Victory Day display and omitted heavy weapons as a 3-day ceasefire and 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap took effect, officials said.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin presided over a pared-back Victory Day parade in Moscow on Friday, following a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine announced by President Donald Trump.
- Running from May 9 to 11, the three-day ceasefire includes a halt to hostilities and a large-scale prisoner exchange, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed will proceed in a 1,000 for 1,000 format.
- Forgoing the traditional display of heavy military hardware, the parade featured more than 1,000 soldiers and a fighter plane flyover, as Russian authorities restricted mobile internet in Moscow to ensure security during the festive events.
- Despite low international turnout compared to last year, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and several other leaders attended the parade amid the ongoing conflict.
- Linking the current "special military operation" to the Soviet Union's WWII victory, President Putin addressed the nation as the Kremlin faces intensified Ukrainian strikes against oil refineries deep inside Russian territory.
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Russia Holds Victory Day Parade As Cease-Fire With Ukraine Begins
Russian forces marched in Moscow's Red Square during May 9 Victory Day events, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. The event was held under high security and at a smaller scale than in previous years amid concerns over potential Ukrainian strikes. One day earlier, US President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a three-day cease-fire starting on May 9.
The annual Victory Day celebration on Red Square in Moscow has begun. This year's military parade is clearly scaled down: no heavy equipment, such as tanks, is being displayed. The parade attracted extra attention due to fears of Ukrainian attacks and tightened security measures. Russia and Ukraine have since agreed to a three-day ceasefire.
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