Russia to Commemorate 81st Anniversary of WWII Victory; Military Parade to Not Display Military Equipment
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the military parade to commemorate the 81st anniversary of defeating Nazi Germany, to be held in Moscow's Red Square next month, will not feature any military equipment display this year, considering the operational situation of the Ukraine conflict.
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(Central News Agency, Moscow, 28th, comprehensive foreign reports) The Russian Ministry of Defense stated tonight that Russia will hold a military parade in Moscow's Red Square next month to commemorate the 81st anniversary of defeating Nazi Germany, but considering the operational situation of the war in Ukraine, no military equipment will be displayed this year.
Reuters reported that the parade, traditionally held on May 9th, the day the Soviet Union signed Germany's surrender, will this year commemorate the 81st anniversary of what Russia calls the 'Great Patriotic War'.
This day is one of the most important holidays on the Russian calendar, where increasingly dwindling numbers of veterans wear medals and take to the streets; while special feature films, documentaries, and wartime music broadcast on television create a strong emotional atmosphere.
However, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that no military equipment will pass through Red Square this year. The statement pointed out, 'Military personnel from various higher military educational institutions and all branches of the Russian Federation Armed Forces will participate in the parade as part of marching columns.'
The statement also mentioned that representatives from some educational institutions will not participate, and 'at the same time, in response to the current operational situation, military equipment formations will also not participate in the military parade.'
The Russian Ministry of Defense pointed out that the parade will showcase the achievements of military personnel from all branches involved in the 'special military operation'.
The statement pointed out that this will include military personnel from Russia's Strategic Missile Forces, Aerospace Forces, and naval vessels. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that air force planes will perform an aerial flypast and display the white, blue, and red tricolor symbolizing the Russian flag at the end of the parade. (Editor: Chang Hsiao-wen) 1150429
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(Central News Agency, Moscow, 28th, comprehensive foreign reports) The Russian Ministry of Defense stated tonight that Russia will hold a military parade in Moscow's Red Square next month to commemorate the 81st anniversary of defeating Nazi Germany, but considering the operational situation of the war in Ukraine, no military equipment will be displayed this year.
Reuters reported that the parade, traditionally held on May 9th, the day the Soviet Union signed Germany's surrender, will this year commemorate the 81st anniversary of what Russia calls the 'Great Patriotic War'.
This day is one of the most important holidays on the Russian calendar, where increasingly dwindling numbers of veterans wear medals and take to the streets; while special feature films, documentaries, and wartime music broadcast on television create a strong emotional atmosphere.
However, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that no military equipment will pass through Red Square this year. The statement pointed out, 'Military personnel from various higher military educational institutions and all branches of the Russian Federation Armed Forces will participate in the parade as part of marching columns.'
The statement also mentioned that representatives from some educational institutions will not participate, and 'at the same time, in response to the current operational situation, military equipment formations will also not participate in the military parade.'
The Russian Ministry of Defense pointed out that the parade will showcase the achievements of military personnel from all branches involved in the 'special military operation'.
The statement pointed out that this will include military personnel from Russia's Strategic Missile Forces, Aerospace Forces, and naval vessels. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that air force planes will perform an aerial flypast and display the white, blue, and red tricolor symbolizing the Russian flag at the end of the parade. (Editor: Chang Hsiao-wen) 1150429
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