Russia is planning to hold a reduced version of its annual victory parade to commemorate the victory of World War Two, without the usual display of weaponry. The decision was made due to an increased threat of Ukrainian attacks. The Defence Ministry stated that there would be no military equipment on display due to the current operational situation. Critics, including former Kremlin speechwriter Abbas Gallyamov, questioned the lack of weapons and suggested that this year's event was not a major anniversary. The news of the reduced parade sparked discussion on social media.