Single tank at Victory Parade as Russia faces 'difficult period'

Addressing top officials, members of the armed forces - and millions of Russians watching at home - the Russian President said the Kremlin would do everything to avoid global confrontation, but warned that his military was ready to meet any threat to his nation's security. After calling for a minute of silence, Putin ended his monologue with the words: 'For Russia! For victory! Hurrah!', providing the cue for thousands of troops to answer with three loud cheers. Thousands of servicemen paraded through Red Square to salute their leader, followed by a fearsome Yars nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launcher in a classic display of nuclear prowess. But more than two years into the war in Ukraine, this year's procession was lacking in military hardware compared to recent parades - one solitary World War II-era tank trundled through the centre of Moscow, accompanied by little more than a few mobile rocket launchers.

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