Russia to mark war anniversary with parade, but no equipment
Russia will hold its annual Victory Day parade on Red Square on May 9, 2026, marking 81 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany, but no military equipment will be displayed due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The parade will feature marching military personnel from various branches and educational institutions, along with an aerial flypast and a flag-colour demonstration. The Defence Ministry cited the current operational situation as the reason for omitting the usual hardware display. The event will highlight the roles of servicemen involved in what Russia calls its 'special military operation' in Ukraine.
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Russia to mark war anniversary with parade, but no equipmentSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe parade would put on display the work of servicemen from all branches of the military taking part in the “special military operation”.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Apr 29, 2026, 10:03 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 10:17 AMListenMOSCOW - Russia will mark victory over Nazi Germany in May with a military parade on Moscow’s Red Square, but with no military equipment displayed in view of the operational situation in the war in Ukraine, the Defence Ministry said late on April 28.
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