A Less Muscular Victory Day Parade Shows Putin’s Growing Vulnerability - The New York Times

Security was tight in Moscow on Saturday as President Vladimir Putin prepared to speak at Russia’s annual Victory Day parade in Red Square. Authorities have scaled back the traditional military display amid fears of Ukrainian attacks despite a fragile US-backed ceasefire intended to prevent disruptions to the commemorations.

The parade began with a march of the banner group of the Preobrazhensky Regiment Honor Guard’s unit carrying the Russian national flag and the legendary Victory Banner across Red Square Russia begins scaled-back Victory Day parade on Red Square amid three-day Ukraine truce Al Arabiya English A Less Muscular Victory Day Parade Shows Putin’s Growing Vulnerability The New York Times Moscow Begins Scaled-Back Victory Day Parade on Red Square The Moscow Times

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