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Russia to hold Victory Day parade without weaponry display

dw.com·Rana Taha·about 1 month ago
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Russia is this year planning to celebrate its World War II victory over Nazi Germany with parades that do not include the standard display of weaponry, for the first time in nearly two decades. The Kremlin on Wednesday made the announcement, citing an increased threat of Ukrainian attacks. What is Russia's Victory day parade? Moscow's May 9 parade in the capital's Red Square is among the biggest annual celebrations in Russia. Traditionally under President Vladimir Putin , the day is an excuse to show off weapons in the military's arsenal, ranging from tanks to intercontinental ballistic missiles. Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 , Putin has been using the parade to mobilize support for his war. But in recent months, Kyiv has upped its attacks, striking deep within mainland Russia and damaging several ports and oil refineries.…

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