Russia Marks Victory Day: Shortened Military Parade and No Heavy Equipment
[53967] Russia Marks Victory Day: Shortened Military Parade and No Heavy Equipment
Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a speech on Victory Day in Moscow during a shorter-than-usual military parade without a tank display.
Russia Marks Victory Day: Shortened Military Parade and No Heavy Equipment
Russia marked Victory Day over Nazi Germany yesterday, May 9, 2026, with a military parade in Moscow, which was significantly shortened this year. According to reports by ynet news, the parade lasted only about 45 minutes, a significantly shorter duration compared to previous years.
In his speech at the event, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that he is confident the Russian people "can withstand anything and overcome any challenge," as quoted by NTD News Hebrew. Putin addressed the war in Ukraine in his speech, claiming that his soldiers are confronting an "aggressive force armed and supported by all NATO countries."
Particularly notable was the fact that the parade was held without heavy military equipment – for the first time since 2007. Sources in the Russian Ministry of Defense justified the decision based on the "current situation on the Ukrainian front," a fact that points to the influence of the ongoing war on the military resources available in Russia, as reported by NTD News Hebrew.