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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.

by Editorial Staff|May 9, 2026|1 MIN READ|WORLD

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.