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'Atmosphere closer to wartime': Moscow’s muted Victory Day reflects growing security fears

Russia’s scaled-down Victory Day celebrations highlighted mounting security concerns and the strain of the war in Ukraine.

Editorial Staff1 min read

Summary

  • Tighter security measures were evident during the celebrations.
  • Analyst Grégoire Roos from Chatham House commented on the situation.
  • The event reflects the ongoing impact of the war in Ukraine.

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Event Date 2026-05-09
Source France 24

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