May the 9th is a significant date in Russias military calendar. Victory Day celebrates the Soviet defeat of the Nazis in World War Two. Traditionally its marked by bombastic and patriotric military parades in Moscow. This year the focus is likely to be on the parade to deflect attention from Russias sluggish campaign in Ukraine. Rehearsals in Moscow are already underway.
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