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Russia Cancels Tanks From Victory Parade Amid Drone Threat

4/30/2026

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The Russian Defense Ministry announced May 9, 2025 Victory Day parade in Moscow will proceed without tanks, missiles or other equipment, first omission since 2008.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukrainian drone activity caused the change, but parade will still feature servicemen from military schools and an aircraft flyover.
President Vladimir Putin declared a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire starting May 7, 2025, and blocked Moscow mobile-phone internet several days to deter drone attacks.

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The Russian Defense Ministry announced May 9, 2025 Victory Day parade in Moscow will proceed without tanks, missiles or other equipment, first omission since 2008.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukrainian drone activity caused the change, but parade will still feature servicemen from military schools and an aircraft flyover.
President Vladimir Putin declared a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire starting May 7, 2025, and blocked Moscow mobile-phone internet several days to deter drone attacks.