Russia held a scaled-down Victory Day parade

Russia held a Victory Day parade in a reduced format, according to Al Jazeera.

The scale of the traditional military ceremony was diminished compared to previous years. The number of participants and military equipment was limited.

The reduction in the event's scope comes against the backdrop of ongoing international sanctions and tensions between Russia and Western countries. Victory Day remains one of Russia's central state holidays, however its observance in 2024 differs from the traditional formats of previous years.