Russia holds scaled-back WW2 victory parade as worries over war in Ukraine deepen
The parade this year had no tanks or other military equipment rolling through Moscow's Red Square amid threats from Ukraine.
TL;DR
- Russia's Victory Day parade was its most scaled-back in years, with no tanks or military equipment on Red Square.
- The reduction in scale was attributed to the threat of attack from Ukraine.
- A three-day ceasefire was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, supported by Russia and Ukraine, with an agreement for a prisoner exchange.
- The war in Ukraine continues to cause anxiety in Moscow regarding its outcome and economic impact.
- President Vladimir Putin attended the parade, seated with veterans, while fighter planes were set to fly overhead.