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Amid the preparations for Russia's annual Victory Day parade, a shroud of
concern envelopes the nation's security. The echoes of past heroism resonate
through Moscow's streets as Russian service members march in disciplined
columns, rehearsing for the grand military spectacle that commemorates their
triumph over Nazi Germany.
However, a wave of unease ripples through the country, triggered by recent
drone attacks, including one on the iconic Kremlin citadel, for which Ukraine
stands accused. This year's parade, a symbolic event close to President Vladimir
Putin's heart, unfolds amidst heightened security measures and scaled-back
regional celebrations, as fears of pro-Ukrainian sabotage loom.
The collective memory of the Soviet Union's immense wartime sacrifices, with
over 27 million lives lost, hangs delicately in the
balance, as the essence of May 9 and its profound significance is at
risk of fading from modern consciousness. |
