Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade, blaming threat from Ukraine
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- Russia will hold the May 9 Victory Day parade without military vehicles or cadets, citing a “terrorist threat” from Ukraine.
- Dmitry Peskov said the Kyiv regime has launched “full‑scale terrorist activity” and that “all measures are being taken to minimise the danger.”
- Moscow will impose stricter mobile‑communication restrictions on May 5, 7 and 9, according to a telecom source cited by BBC Russian.
- Red Square will still host a fly‑past and representatives of all armed‑force branches, but no column of military equipment will roll through.
- Ilya Tumanov warned that announcing a missile threat could deal a media blow even if nothing hits, reflecting pro‑Kremlin alarm.
Why it matters: The Kremlin forfeits a $100 million‑plus parade budget and a May 9 propaganda boost, while Ukrainian officials gain a morale win; the cut also trims security spending and underscores Russia’s exposed vulnerability.
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