For Putin, Victory Day has been a time for Russia to project strength. This year, it will look weaker

May 09, 2026 - 00:00
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For Putin, Victory Day has been a time for Russia to project strength. This year, it  will look weaker
A man with thinning hair sites at a desk with arms spread out.

Russia's Victory Day celebrations have been a chance for President Vladimir Putin to project pride and power, but this year's events have been stripped down amid an onslaught of Ukrainian drone attacks across the country.

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