The parade on Red Square took place without the traditional military hardware and ballistic missiles, according to the BBC. International reports noted the event was shorter than usual and did not include vehicle formations.
Other outlets provided additional details: Interfax-Ukraine reported the ceremony lasted around 45 minutes. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and KP in Ukraine added that soldiers from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea were present during the event.
Deutschlandfunk published an interview pointing to international criticism of the historical portrayal at the celebration; the US Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues reportedly criticized distortions. NV highlighted that Putin used “victory” rhetoric during the parade.
Most international sources still view the parade as an important symbolic event for Vladimir Putin, the BBC emphasizes. Coverage paired observations about the parade’s format with commentary on the political significance of the ceremony in Moscow.
Source: www.bbc.com
