The Russian Defense Ministry says the traditional Victory Day parade will take place without military equipment.

Russia held its annual Victory Day celebrations with a large military parade at Red Square in Moscow. The event commemorates the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany during World War II. Russian ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin presided over his most pared-back Victory Day parade on Moscow’s Red Square, after a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine took effect. Russia’s annual May 9 ...

There will be no neat rows of tanks and ballistic missile carriers rolling down the smooth cobbles of Moscow’s Red Square on Saturday, as Russia scales back what is usually a grand militaristic Victor ...

For years, Russia’s Victory Day parade has symbolized the country’s military strength and power, with a dazzling display of heavy military equipment and a stream of visiting dignitaries. This year ...

Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Ukraine war Russia and Ukraine agree to pause fighting Putin attends parade on Red Square Military hardware shown on giant TV screens in Red Square MOSCOW, May 9 ...

This year's parade was commanded by Gen. Andrei Mordvichev, commander-in-chief of Russia's Ground Forces, according to Russian state media. Mordvichev is best known for leading the assault on Mariupol ...

Members of a military band stand next to a screen broadcasting Russia's President Vladimir Putin's address during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow on May 9, 2026. Russia celebrates the 81st ...

Russia staged a sharply scaled-back version of its annual military parade on Saturday, amid fears of drone strikes by Kyiv, growing criticism of the Kremlin and increasing difficulties for its armed ...

The country’s Victory Day parade was shorter, quieter, and notably tank-free—a reflection of how dramatically Russia’s position has shifted since the invasion of Ukraine. It was a clear illustration ...

The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.