Russia scales back annual military parade, citing threat from Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin has used the occasion to project Russia’s strength, but this year’s military pageant will look very different.

Putin will host a scaled-back parade in Red Square this year, amid mounting pressures and threats

The May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square is the headline event for Russian President Vladimir Putin. But this year, military hardware will be absent.

No tanks or missiles at Moscow parade over fears of Ukrainian attack

Russia says it will stage its annual Victory Day military parade in Moscow in May without tanks and missiles this year, due to fears of drone attacks by Ukraine. The display of military hardware on

Russia to hold equipment-free Red Square parade as Ukraine war grinds on

The ⁠Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russia’s annual Victory Day ‌military parade on Red Square had been scaled back this year and ⁠would not include military ‌equipment due to the risk of ‌what it described ⁠as “Ukrainian ⁠terrorist activity”.

Russia to Mark War Anniversary With Parade, but No Equipment

Russian soldiers, who were involved in the country's military campaign in Ukraine, march in columns during a parade on Victory Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov/File Photo
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Russia to hold a Victory Day parade without military equipment for 1st time in nearly 2 decades

The Russian Defense Ministry says the traditional Victory Day parade will take place without military equipment. It will be the first time since 2008 and during the full-scale invasion of