"This year's Victory Day celebration and its centerpiece parade through Red Square will be something quite different ranging from who will be there, to what will be on display."
"The reduction in the size of the parade is clearly out of concern for a possible Ukrainian attack, but a more honest celebration this year would be for the current leadership of Russia to acknowledge the responsibility of the Soviet Union for the Second World War."
Russia is preparing for Victory Day celebrations, but the event will differ significantly due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. President Putin aims to evoke Soviet achievements against Nazi Germany while asserting Russia's military power. However, the parade will feature fewer foreign dignitaries and reduced representation of Russian leadership. Notably, there will be no military hardware displayed, highlighting concerns over potential Ukrainian drone strikes. Acknowledgment of the Soviet Union's role in starting World War II is also suggested for a more honest celebration.
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