Putin fears Ukrainian drones over his Moscow parade - Break the Fake - TVP WORLD

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In the days leading up to the Victory Day parade, Moscow is facing an unusual situation: widespread communication restrictions across the city. Mobile internet, messaging services, and even basic connectivity are being limited, officially for “security reasons.” These measures come amid growing concerns about a potential threat from drones, especially after recent remarks made by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who had suggested that such a risk cannot be ruled out. In response, Russian authorities have taken visible steps to protect key locations, including additional physical defenses and tighter control over information flow. Join Benjamin Lee in this latest episode of Break the Fake to see what’s happening in Moscow now and whether these measures actually help.

Chapters:
00:00 Moscow prepares for its grand, tankless Victory Day parade
03:18 Russia’s eroding influence and mounting costs
06:43 Paid civilians and AI-generated soldiers

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1. Russia cancels Victory Day celebrations in Crimea over 'safety concerns' amid Ukraine drone strikes

This "parade" was already not going to have any tanks or military equipment. Now Putin is canceling the entire parade and will remain in hiding in one of his many bunkers

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https://kyivindependent.com/russia-canceled-victory-day-celebrations-in-crimea-over-safety-concerns-amid-ukraine-strikes/

Amid intensified Ukrainian drone strikes, Russian proxy authorities in occupied Crimea have canceled Victory Day celebrations due to "safety concerns," Crimea's head of Russian occupation authorities, Sergey Aksyonov, reported on May 5.

Aksyonov said that this year in Crimea, there will be no military parade or other major events, including the regular Immortal Regiment march.

"This decision by the authorities is based on security considerations," Aksyonov wrote in a Telegram post, without mentioning Ukraine or drones.

"At the same time, we will do everything necessary and possible to pay tribute to our dear veterans, honor the memory of the fallen, and hold celebratory events in various formats. Crimea will mark our main holiday with dignity," Aksyonov added.....

But projecting military might will be particularly tricky for the Kremlin this year — it will not feature traditional column of military vehicles "due to the current operational situation," Russia's Defense Ministry said April 28.