Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun presiding over a pared-back Victory Day parade on Moscow’s Red Square, after a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine took effect.

Vladimir Putin said he was confident of a Russian victory over Ukraine, providing little hope of the temporary ceasefire being extended.

The parade this year had no tanks or other military equipment rolling through Moscow's Red Square amid threats from Ukraine.

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.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Saturday, May 9, 2026, during celebrations of the 81st anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany ...

A three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, has eased tensions over a potential Ukrainian attack on a Red Square parade in Moscow.

Scaled-back spectacle: The parade featured no military vehicles, with weaponry shown only on screens, as officials feared Ukrainian strikes on Moscow. Sparse guest list: Only a few leaders from allied ...

Kyiv said it would begin a truce on 6 May and then "act symmetrically" after Moscow declared a pause for its Victory Day ...

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