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Russia forced to scale down its victory parade for the first time in almost 20 years

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Russia forced to scale down its victory parade for the first time in almost 20 years

The unilateral ceasefire declared by Russia on the eve of its national World War II commemorations crumbled right after it took effect. Ukraine and Russia launched major attacks against each other, forcing Russia to scale down its victory parade for the first time in almost 20 years. Story by Shirli Sitbon.

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Try again Russia's Su-25 jet aircraft release smoke in the colours of the Russian state flag while flying towards the Kremlin's Spasskaya Tower during a flypast rehearsal for a military parade, which marks the 81st anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia, May 6, 2026.

REUTERS - Shamil Zhumatov 01:58 Russia forced to scale down its victory parade for the first time in almost 20 years Issued on: 08/05/2026 - 14:44 Share The unilateral ceasefire declared by Russia on the eve of its national World War II commemorations crumbled right after it took effect. Ukraine and Russia launched major attacks against each other, forcing Russia to scale down its victory parade for the first time in almost 20 years. Story by Shirli Sitbon.

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