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In reply to the discussion: Moscow on HIGH ALERT as Putin COUP Fear Spreads [View all]LetMyPeopleVote
(181,503 posts)32. Russia cancels Victory Day celebrations in Crimea over 'safety concerns' amid Ukraine drone strikes
This "parade" was already not going to have any tanks or military equipment. Now Putin is canceling the entire parade and will remain in hiding in one of his many bunkers
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https://kyivindependent.com/russia-canceled-victory-day-celebrations-in-crimea-over-safety-concerns-amid-ukraine-strikes/
Amid intensified Ukrainian drone strikes, Russian proxy authorities in occupied Crimea have canceled Victory Day celebrations due to "safety concerns," Crimea's head of Russian occupation authorities, Sergey Aksyonov, reported on May 5.
Aksyonov said that this year in Crimea, there will be no military parade or other major events, including the regular Immortal Regiment march.
"This decision by the authorities is based on security considerations," Aksyonov wrote in a Telegram post, without mentioning Ukraine or drones.
"At the same time, we will do everything necessary and possible to pay tribute to our dear veterans, honor the memory of the fallen, and hold celebratory events in various formats. Crimea will mark our main holiday with dignity," Aksyonov added.....
But projecting military might will be particularly tricky for the Kremlin this year it will not feature traditional column of military vehicles "due to the current operational situation," Russia's Defense Ministry said April 28.
Aksyonov said that this year in Crimea, there will be no military parade or other major events, including the regular Immortal Regiment march.
"This decision by the authorities is based on security considerations," Aksyonov wrote in a Telegram post, without mentioning Ukraine or drones.
"At the same time, we will do everything necessary and possible to pay tribute to our dear veterans, honor the memory of the fallen, and hold celebratory events in various formats. Crimea will mark our main holiday with dignity," Aksyonov added.....
But projecting military might will be particularly tricky for the Kremlin this year it will not feature traditional column of military vehicles "due to the current operational situation," Russia's Defense Ministry said April 28.
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It sounds like putin really poked the bear. Expect to hear him suing for peace, or escaping to Sochi.
erronis
Yesterday
#3
Just for perspective, Russian military doctrine was artillary first, tanksnext, then commit infantry,
OAITW r.2.0
20 hrs ago
#24
Ukraine's war focus has been stopping the Russian Military/Economic infrastructure.
OAITW r.2.0
19 hrs ago
#28
All that Trump Russian kompromat becomes available for trade. Quid pro Quo.
OAITW r.2.0
23 hrs ago
#10
I wonder how his boyfriend in the white house will handle it , if vladie boy is over thrown?
MacKasey
23 hrs ago
#12
I love it when these "tough" guys end up cowering on their knees - trembling in fear.
Marie Marie
22 hrs ago
#22
I'm so tired of this bullshit propaganda. Trump just had a secret 90 minute conversation with him
live love laugh
21 hrs ago
#23
Russia cancels Victory Day celebrations in Crimea over 'safety concerns' amid Ukraine drone strikes
LetMyPeopleVote
8 hrs ago
#32