Russia Holds Pared-Back Victory Day Parade in Moscow
Russia's annual Victory Day parade in Moscow featured a noticeably reduced display of heavy military equipment, prompting international commentary on the country's current state. The scaled-back event has led to speculation about the reasons behind the change.
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Moscow Victory Day parade without heavy equipment shows Russia's real state, says EU chief diplomat
Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, believes that Russia holding the Victory Day parade in Moscow without heavy military equipment reflects the real state of Russia's war against Ukraine. [Victory Day is a Russian holiday commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in 1945, celebrated on 9 May – ed.]
By Iryna Kutielieva,Iryna Balachuk
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Speculation has swirled over why the Kremlin broke with its long-standing tradition of showcasing tanks, missile systems and other military hardware.
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