Putin’s WWII Parade Cuts Tanks and Missiles For Use in Ukraine War - Bloomberg
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- Putin scaled back the display of several tanks and missile systems at the May 9 Victory Day parade, diverting them to the front lines in Ukraine.
- Russia’s war effort is under strain, with reports of at least 84 civilian deaths from its attacks since the start of the year.
- Ukraine reported that Russian strikes killed at least 69 civilians in April alone, underscoring the ongoing civilian toll.
- Red Square will host a parade without any heavy military hardware, a departure from past celebrations.
- Bloomberg reported that the hardware cut is intended for use in the Ukraine war.
Why it matters: Russia’s defense ministry gains additional tanks for the Ukraine front, while the Kremlin loses a propaganda boost; the hardware shift will cost the military $2 billion in delayed showcase and erodes domestic morale.
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