Russian President Vladimir Putin participates in the Victory Day Parade on Red Square, May 9, 2026. (Wikimedia Commons)

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In the latest episode of Russia Decoded, hosts Andy Kuchins and Chris Monday look at Russia’s May 9 Victory Day celebrations.

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Russia held its annual Victory Day Parade on May 9 to commemorate the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. This year, the parade looked markedly different, with heavy military hardware absent amid concerns about Ukrainian air strikes. The celebrations took place in the midst of a US-brokered temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, underscoring the extent to which Moscow is worried about Ukrainian attacks deep into its........

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