Warner Poland

05/09/2026May 9, 2026

Amid tight security and a partial internet shutdown, Russia marked Victory Day after agreeing to a brief ceasefire in Ukraine. In his speech, Russian president Putin invoked Soviet victory to bolster support for the war in Ukraine.

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For the first time in nearly two decades, Russia marked Victory Day on May 9 without its usual display of military hardware. The parade commemorates the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.