Russia marks Victory Day with parade in Moscow under tight securityAt this year’s event, marking victory in WWII, troops were told that ‘an aggressive force armed by Nato’ was what they face in Ukraine3-MIN READ3-MIN1ListenPublished: 4:42pm, 9 May 2026Updated: 6:13pm, 9 May 2026Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday oversaw a military parade commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II on Red Square.Security was tight in Moscow as Putin spoke at the event, even as a US-brokered three-day ceasefire eased concerns about possible Ukrainian attempts to disrupt the festivities.Putin hailed Russian troops fighting in Ukraine, declaring that they “face an aggressive force that is armed and supported by the entire bloc of Nato”.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x
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Russia marks Victory Day with parade in Moscow under tight security
On May 9, 2026, Russia observed Victory Day with a military parade on Moscow's Red Square, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. President Vladimir Putin presided over the event, which was conducted under heightened security measures.
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On May 9, 2026, Russia observed Victory Day with a military parade on Moscow's Red Square, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. President Vladimir Putin presided over the event, which was conducted under heightened security measures. During his address, Putin stated that Russian troops engaged in the conflict in Ukraine are confronting an "aggressive force" that is armed and backed by NATO. The parade took place amidst a three-day ceasefire brokered by the United States, which had reportedly eased concerns about potential Ukrainian disruptions.
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Putin hailed Russian troops fighting in Ukraine, declaring that they “face an aggressive force that is armed and supported by the entire bloc of Nato”.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw a military parade commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II on Red Square.
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Russia marked Victory Day with a military parade in Moscow under tight security.
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