Victory Parade without military equipment for first time since 2007

The Russian Defense Ministry announced that the May 9 Victory Parade on Red Square will be held without military equipment for the first time since 2007, citing the 'current operational situation.' Aviation will still fly over, and foot columns of military personnel will march, but students from Suvorov and Nakhimov schools and cadet corps will not participate. Media reports had earlier predicted the scaled-back event, which will last about 40 minutes with limited guests.