Putin oversees scaled-back Victory Day parade on Red Square

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During a scaled-back Victory Day parade in Moscow, Vladimir Putin lauded the Russian military's efforts in Ukraine while addressing the absence of heavy weaponry. His remarks reflect ongoing tensions and the complexities of the conflict.

Vladimir Putin has praised Russian troops fighting in Ukraine in a speech at Moscow's May 9 parade. The threat of Ukrainian attacks means tanks, missiles and other heavy weapons are absent from this year's event.