Following the collapse of a unilateral ceasefire, Russia was forced to significantly scale down its Victory Day parade for the first time in nearly two decades due to intense fighting with Ukraine.

The unilateral ceasefire declared by Russia on the eve of its national World War II commemorations crumbled right after it took effect. Ukraine and Russia launched major attacks against each other, forcing Russia to scale down its victory parade for the first time in almost 20 years. Story by Shirli Sitbon.