A few things were notably absent (and present) from this year's Victory Day parade.

Women and families are fighting to bring their husbands and fathers home.

More than 100 persons have been killed by returning Russian soldiers since the beginning of Russia's War on Ukraine.

The American pro-war blogger known by the alias "Texas" was killed by Russian soldiers in occupied territory.

The leaders of a handful of Russian regions have canceled Victory Day parades, citing security concerns.

In March 2024, Russian military courts began handing down about 34 sentences a day for unauthorized abandonment of military service.

A Tatarstan deputy proposed drafting nightclub attendees throughout Russia every Friday.

A surprising statue immortalizes two unlikely figures: the erstwhile Wagner Group's cofounders.

Russian military courts saw a surge in weapons trafficking cases in 2023, marking the highest level in a decade.

Some Russian companies are buying their own air defense systems.

The Ministry of Defense plans to draft 300,000 soldiers to encircle Kharkiv, Ukraine, according to independent news outlet Vyorstka.

Indian authorities uncovered a human trafficking network that tricked its citizens into fighting for Russia in Ukraine.