Moscow marks Victory Day with a scaled down Red Square parade under tight security

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday voiced confidence of victory in Ukraine as he oversaw a military parade on Red Square commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II - a show that didn't include heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades.

Moscow marks Victory Day with a scaled down Red Square parade under tight security

TL;DR

  • Vladimir Putin voiced confidence of victory in Ukraine.
  • A military parade was held on Red Square to commemorate the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
  • For the first time in nearly two decades, the parade did not include heavy weapons.