Russia and Ukraine begin ceasefire as Putin stages scaled-back Victory Day parade
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Updated · The Guardian · May 9
Russia and Ukraine begin ceasefire as Putin stages scaled-back Victory Day parade
9 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 9
The Red Square ceremony lasted 45 minutes, with missiles and armoured vehicles absent, while Moscow imposed internet shutdowns and heavy security to protect Putin.
Trump said the three-day truce and prisoner exchange had been agreed on Friday, easing fears Ukraine might disrupt Russia's most important secular holiday.
A small group of foreign leaders attended, North Korean troops marched, and the muted display highlighted war strains as inflation, economic contraction and public frustration grow in Russia.
As Russia's economy crumbles and dissent grows, how long can Putin maintain control with internet blackouts and parades?
Does Russia's public reliance on North Korean troops signal the end of its status as a major world power?
With Ukraine now dominating drone warfare, is Russia's military facing a technological collapse on the front lines?