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”.The parade, held on May 9, marks the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany during World War II, a conflict Russians call the Great Patriotic War.One of the top holidays on the Russian calendar, it allows the dwindling number of veterans to gather in streets with medals on display and is accompanied by an outpouring of emotion marked by feature films, documentaries and wartime music.
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Russia to hold equipment-free Red Square parade as Ukraine war grinds on
Russia will hold its annual Victory Day parade on Red Square on May 9, but it will be scaled back and will not feature military equipment. The Kremlin cited the risk of "Ukrainian terrorist activity" as the reason for this decision.
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Russia will hold its annual Victory Day parade on Red Square on May 9, but it will be scaled back and will not feature military equipment. The Kremlin cited the risk of "Ukrainian terrorist activity" as the reason for this decision. Victory Day commemorates the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, a significant holiday in Russia. The event typically involves veterans and patriotic displays, but this year's modifications reflect ongoing concerns related to the conflict in Ukraine.
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Victory Day, held on May 9, marks the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany during World War II.
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The parade will not include military equipment.
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Russia’s annual Victory Day military parade on Red Square has been scaled back this year.
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The parade was scaled back due to the risk of what the Kremlin described as 'Ukrainian terrorist activity'.
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