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Victory Day Celebrations Diminished Amid Ongoing Conflict

Updated 2026-05-08 08:00 UTC 1 source Negative

Russia scaled back its Victory Day celebrations, with fewer military displays and less fanfare. Ukraine continued to launch daring assaults despite the ceasefire.

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Al Jazeera

Amid Ukraine’s daring assaults, Russia scales back Victory Day celebrations

An important date in the Russian calendar, May 9 will be a slimmed-down affair with less military showcasing.

2026-05-08 07:40 UTC