Russia Cuts Victory Day Parade Over Ukrainian Threat
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- Russia will scale down the Victory Day parade on May 9, slashing troop numbers and canceling the aerial fly‑over, citing an expanding Ukrainian threat.
- Putin will still preside over the ceremony, but the event will feature a reduced formation and no large‑scale military display.
- Ukraine has reported at least 84 civilian deaths from Russian strikes, which Moscow cites as justification for the parade cut.
Why it matters: The Kremlin saves an estimated $200 million by cutting the parade, but the reduced display weakens domestic morale, bolsters Ukrainian diplomatic leverage, and signals a strategic setback for Putin’s image.
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