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Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade, blaming threat from Ukraine

Russia will scale back its 9 May Moscow Victory Day parade, citing a 'terrorist threat' from Ukraine; the event will exclude military vehicles and cadets but still proceed on Red Square with a fly-past and footage of troops in its officially termed 'special military operation' (invasion of Ukraine) zone. Ukrainian officials have denied plans to attack the civilian-focused parade, stating they target only legitimate military infrastructure, amid recent intensified strikes on Russian energy facilities deep inside the country.