Russia celebrates the victory over Nazi Germany every year. This happens on May 9. There is a big military parade in Moscow. This year the party was very short. It lasted only 45 minutes. That is a new record. There were no modern tanks to see. Big rockets were also missing on the Red Square. Only one old tank from 1945 drove along. The government showed weapons on big screens instead. Many people see this as a sign of weakness.
President Vladimir Putin gave a short speech. He compared the old war with the war in Ukraine. He says: Russia will win again. But many people in Russia have fear. Ukrainian drones attack targets in Russia again and again. Therefore, there were strict security rules. The mobile internet was off in Moscow for many hours. Putin left quickly in a car after the event. Experts think: He is afraid of an attack.
Donald Trump suggested a short ceasefire for 3 days. Russia and Ukraine agreed. They also want to swap 1000 prisoners. Ukraine President Zelenskyy made jokes about the parade. He said: I allow Russia this party. The Kremlin did not think this joke was funny. Life in Russia is getting harder due to the war. Prices go up and people get poorer. Many people want a normal life without war again.
