Russia's Victory Day parade on Red Square to have no military equipment due to Ukraine war
Russia will hold its annual Victory Day parade on Red Square on May 9 without any military equipment, the Defence Ministry announced late Tuesday, citing the 'current operational situation' in the war in Ukraine. The parade marks the 81st anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in what Russians call the Great Patriotic War. Traditionally a major holiday featuring veterans, wartime films, and music, this year only military personnel from higher educational institutions and branches of the Armed Forces will march. The ministry stated that a column of military equipment will not participate due to the operational situation. Last year's parade included tanks.
Key facts
- Russia will hold a military parade on Red Square on May 9, 2025.
- No military equipment will be displayed in the parade.
- The Defence Ministry cited the 'current operational situation' in Ukraine.
- The parade marks the 81st anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War.
- Only military personnel from higher educational institutions and branches of the Armed Forces will participate.
- Representatives of certain educational institutions will not participate.
- The parade traditionally includes veterans, feature films, documentaries, and wartime music.
- Last year's parade featured Russian tanks.
Entities
Institutions
- Russian Defence Ministry
- Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
Locations
- Russia
- Moscow
- Red Square
- Ukraine