Event Brief
Russia scales back Victory Day celebrations amid assaults
Filed: May 08, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
Summary: Russia will hold a slimmed-down May 9 Victory Day with less military showcasing as Ukraine carries out daring assaults.
WHO: Ukraine
WHAT: Russia reduced the scale of its May 9 Victory Day celebrations.
WHEN: May 08, 2026 at 3:40 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: Amid Ukraine’s daring assaults, Russia scaled back Victory Day celebrations.
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