A Parade Of Shame In Moscow

• 9.05.2026, 16:00

It was a turning point in the perception of the Russian Army on the world stage.

Russia's May 9 parade turned out to be a total embarrassment for the Kremlin: the complete lack of modern equipment and unprecedented security measures clearly demonstrated the fear of Ukrainian retaliation.

The three-day "holiday" ceasefire has become the main topic of the global media, but Donald Trump is already actively promoting the idea of extending it to start large-scale bargaining. Despite diplomatic maneuvers, the US is reaffirming its strong support for Ukraine, bringing the war back to the epicenter of the global agenda.

What is behind the scenes of the Kremlin's fear mongering, how is Washington increasing pressure on Moscow, and why has this "parade of powerlessness" become a turning point in the perception of the Russian military on the world stage? Russian blogger Rostislav Murzagulov told about it in a commentary for the YouTube channel "Ukraine Today":