The May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square is the headline event for Russian President Vladimir Putin: Each year, Russia puts on a display of military might that showcases the country’s most impressive weapons, including its latest-generation missiles and tanks.
This year, however, the parade promises to be a more low-key affair.
Late Tuesday, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the parade would feature a column of troops from military academies and the armed forces marching on foot. But in a break with recent precedent, the MOD said no military hardware will roll past Lenin’s tomb this year.
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