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Putin’s WWII Victory Day faces muted crowds as Ukraine war reshapes Red Square
International
Published on 8 May 2026
A ceasefire lasted days before blame replaced peace
Russia is gearing up for Victory Day, but the usual spectacle in Moscow is being overshadowed by the war in Ukraine. A unilateral ceasefire collapsed rapidly, with both sides trading blame as fighting continued. Security concerns and domestic unease are driving a more restrained Red Square event, including the absence of military hardware this year.
- Victory Day celebrations are being scaled back amid Ukraine war pressures
- A unilateral ceasefire collapsed quickly as both sides blamed each other
- Security worries and domestic discontent are dampening traditional festivities
- Red Square will notably lack military hardware this year
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