Russia Cancels Navy Day Parade Amid Security Concerns, Opts for Submarine Poster Display
Russia has canceled its traditional Navy Day parade for the second consecutive year, opting instead for a subdued event featuring large posters of warships. The event took place at the Russian Navy's headquarters in St. Petersburg, where President Vladimir Putin was greeted by two rows of sailors and a small military band. The celebration marked the 330th anniversary of Russia's navy, with a towering poster of the Alexander Nevsky, a Borei-class nuclear-powered missile submarine, prominently displayed. This change in tradition comes in the wake of repeated Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian soil, which have prompted security concerns. In previous years, the Navy Day parade was a grand affair, featuring over 40 warships, four submarines, and 3,000 personnel. However, the ongoing threat from Ukrainian drones has led to a scaled-down version of the event, with the Kremlin citing security reasons for the change. 
