Putin forced to make humiliating change to his big military parade

Vladimir Putin’s most prized annual spectacle is about to look considerably less impressive, after Russia confirmed it will hold its Victory Day parade without any military hardware for the first time in nearly two decades.

Russia scales back annual military parade, citing threat from Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin has used the occasion to project Russia’s strength, but this year’s military pageant will look very different.

Putin will host a scaled-back parade in Red Square this year, amid mounting pressures and threats

The May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square is the headline event for Russian President Vladimir Putin. But this year, military hardware will be absent.

No tanks or missiles at Moscow parade over fears of Ukrainian attack

Russia says it will stage its annual Victory Day military parade in Moscow in May without tanks and missiles this year, due to fears of drone attacks by Ukraine. The display of military hardware on
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Honoring our Youngest Heroes: Annual Youth Parade Highlights the Resilience of Military Children

Yorktown- Vibrant banners, applauses from parents lining the street, and a spirit of celebration echoed loudly and cheerfully on Von Steuben Drive last Thursday, April 9th onboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown as part of the annual Youth Parade.