Russia holds scaled-down Victory Day parade as temporary ceasefire takes effect
The parade scale-back signaled in advance is now visible in CNN's coverage. Side by side comparison: Foreign leaders (2025 vs 2026): 2025 (80th anniversary): 29 foreign leaders, with Xi Jinping as guest of honor, plus Lula da Silva, Modi (envoy), Vučić, Maduro and others 2026 (81st anniversary)
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