Event Brief
Why Russia has scaled back May 9 Victory Parade
Filed: May 08, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Summary: Russia’s May 9 parades in Moscow are more modest and some are canceled, with the Kremlin blaming Ukraine.
WHO: The Kremlin
WHAT: Russia scaled back May 9 Victory Parade plans in Moscow and canceled parades in other parts of Russia.
WHEN: May 08, 2026 at 6:43 AM ET
WHERE: Moscow, Russia
WHY: Russia blamed Ukraine for the changes to May 9 parade plans.
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