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Russia forced to scale down its victory parade for the first time in almost 20 years
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Russia forced to scale down its victory parade for the first time in almost 20 years

France 24 · May 8, 2026, 12:44 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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  • REUTERS - Shamil Zhumatov 01:58 Russia forced to scale down its victory parade for the first time in almost 20 years Issued on: 08/05/2026 - 14:44

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Russia's Su-25 jet aircraft release smoke in the colours of the Russian state flag while flying towards the Kremlin's Spasskaya Tower during a flypast rehearsal for a military parade, which marks the 81st anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia, May 6, 2026. REUTERS - Shamil Zhumatov 01:58 Russia forced to scale down its victory parade for the first time in almost 20 years Issued on: 08/05/2026 - 14:44

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