Russia holds Victory Day parade as ceasefire with Ukraine begins

Russia held a parade commemorating Victory Day simultaneously with the beginning of a ceasefire between Russian and Ukrainian armed forces, according to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

The military celebration proceeded with elevated security measures in place. The event took place in the context of the continuing armed conflict between the two countries.

The parade served as a symbolic event marking the historical victory of the Soviet Union in World War II. The concurrent holding of the parade and implementation of the ceasefire suggest possible movement toward resolving the conflict. Details of the ceasefire terms and its duration were not specified in reports.