Overview

• Russia's 80th Victory Day parade in Moscow showcased heavy military hardware, including modern tanks and intercontinental missiles, with over 10,000 participants.
• President Vladimir Putin used the event to frame the Ukraine war as a continuation of the Soviet fight against Nazism, reinforcing state propaganda narratives.
• Despite a declared three-day ceasefire, Ukraine reported hundreds of violations, calling the truce a sham, while Kyiv reiterated demands for a longer ceasefire.
• Heightened security measures, including mobile internet restrictions and city lockdowns, reflected fears of Ukrainian drone attacks on the capital.
• Over 20 international leaders, including China's Xi Jinping and Brazil's Lula da Silva, attended, while Western nations largely boycotted the event in protest of Russia's actions in Ukraine.