Putin’s ‘Parade of Humiliation’: How the Stripped-Down Victory Day Display Reveals Growing Pressure on the Kremlin
MOSCOW — The echoes of boots on Red Square have faded, but the questions surrounding the stability of the Kremlin are only growing louder. Following the annual Victory Day celebrations on May 9, 2026, a complex narrative has emerged regarding Vladimir Putin’s political control. While the Russian leadership continues to project an image of absolute … Read more