"Russia's annual military parade celebrating the allies' victory over Nazi Germany in the second world war has begun in Red Square. For the first time in nearly 20 years, the event typically a bombastic show of military strength will take place without a display of tanks and ballistic missiles over fears of a long-range attack by Ukrainian drones."
"Here are some images of the parade coming in over the wires: Russian service members take part in a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in the second world war, in Red Square in Moscow on 09 May 2026. Photograph: Kremlin.ru/Reuters"
"Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in the second world war, in Red Square in Moscow on 09 May 2026. Photograph: Kremlin.ru/Reuters"
"A three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine kicks off today that will include a suspension of all kinetic activity and a swap of 1,000 prisoners from each country. Though it was first announced by Donald Trump on social media, it has since been confirmed by both sides."
Russia’s Victory Day military parade in Red Square begins to mark the 81st anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany. The event typically features tanks and ballistic missiles, but it takes place without those displays for the first time in nearly 20 years. The change is attributed to fears of a long-range attack by Ukrainian drones. Russian service members march as President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during the parade. Separately, a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine starts, including suspension of all kinetic activity and a prisoner swap of 1,000 from each side. The ceasefire was first announced on social media and later confirmed by both sides.
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