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Putin to host tense May 9 Victory Day parade without tanks

No military hardware, internet disruptions and Ukrainian drone threats mark a tense Victory Day as signs of public fatigue after more than 50 months of war.

Published May 7, 2026, 8:03 AM EDT | WFMZZ

President Vladimir Putin will host Moscow's Victory Day parade on May 9 with no military hardware on display. Authorities have imposed internet shutdowns amid Ukrainian drone threats, and signs of simmering public discontent suggest many Russians are tiring after more than 50 months of war.