Russia Holds Scaled-Back Victory Day Parade Amid Ongoing Ukraine War
Russia held a scaled-back Victory Day parade on May 9, 2026, with no tanks or military equipment displayed due to security concerns. The event, which commemorates the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany, saw President Vladimir Putin attend and deliver a speech. A three-day ceasefire was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, supported by both Russia and Ukraine, following recent accusations of ceasefire violations.
Topics: ceasefire diplomacy Russia Trump Ukraine war