As war on Ukraine continues, Russia prepares for smaller Victory Day parade

NPR | By Charles Maynes,

Leila Fadel

Published May 8, 2026 at 4:44 AM EDT

Russia's annual Victory Day parade will be smaller than previous ones as the effects of the war on Ukraine take a toll.

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Charles Maynes

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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