Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:34pm on 09 May 2026,Saturday International
Russia marked its annual Victory Day parade in Moscow with a significantly reduced military display amid ongoing security fears linked to the Ukraine war. President Vladimir Putin attended the Red Square ceremony and vowed victory in what the Kremlin calls its “special military operation” in Ukraine. Unlike previous years, the parade featured no tanks or heavy military hardware, reflecting both battlefield pressures and fears of Ukrainian attacks. North Korean troops who reportedly assisted Russian forces also participated. Tight security measures surrounded the event, while fighter jets flew above Moscow. The scaled-back celebration highlighted the prolonged strain of the war on Russia’s military and economy. (PC: Reuters)
