Russia Changes Victory Day Parade

May 9, 2026, 22:08
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

On May 9, 2026, Russia had a small Victory Day parade in Moscow. There were no big tanks or missiles.

Main Body

Russia did not show big weapons in the street. They showed pictures of missiles and submarines on screens. The government said this was for safety because of drones from Ukraine. They also turned off the internet and gave President Putin more guards. Only a few leaders from other countries came. A leader from Slovakia came, but the leader of Germany was angry about this. Soldiers from North Korea also came to the event. Russia and Ukraine stopped fighting for three days. They traded 1,000 prisoners. US President Donald Trump helped them do this. President Putin said his war is right, but the world is still dangerous.

Conclusion

The event ended. Russia said they still want to win the war, but the short peace helped for a few days.

Learning

🚩 Focus: Saying 'NO' in the Past

In the story, we see a pattern: did not + [action].

  • Russia did not show big weapons.

How it works: To talk about things that didn't happen before, we use did not.

Important Rule: When you use did not, the action word stays in its simple form.

❌ did not showed →\rightarrow ✅ did not show

🌍 People & Places (A2 Vocabulary)

WordSimple Meaning
LeaderThe boss of a country
PrisonerSomeone kept in jail
SafetyBeing free from danger
DangerousNot safe

🧩 Sentence Connection

Look at this sentence: "President Putin said his war is right, but the world is still dangerous."

Use BUT when you have two opposite ideas: Idea A (Positive/Right) →\rightarrow BUT →\rightarrow Idea B (Negative/Dangerous)

Vocabulary Learning

parade (n.)
A public procession or march, especially one held to celebrate a special event.
Example:The city hosted a grand parade on Victory Day.
street (n.)
A public road in a town or city, especially one with buildings on either side.
Example:The parade marched down the main street.
pictures (n.)
Images made by a camera or drawn, showing a scene or object.
Example:They showed pictures of missiles on the screens.
screens (n.)
Flat surfaces on which images or information are displayed, like a TV or computer screen.
Example:The screens displayed images of submarines.
government (n.)
The group of people who run a country or city and make its laws.
Example:The government said the parade was for safety.
safety (n.)
The condition of being free from danger or harm.
Example:Safety was the main reason for the parade.
internet (n.)
A worldwide computer network that lets people send information and see information from anywhere.
Example:They turned off the internet during the parade.
president (n.)
The highest official who leads a country or organization.
Example:President Putin gave more guards.
guards (n.)
People whose job is to protect or watch over a place or person.
Example:The guards watched over President Putin.
leaders (n.)
People who guide or direct a group or organization.
Example:Only a few leaders came from other countries.
soldiers (n.)
People who work in the army and fight for their country.
Example:Soldiers from North Korea also came.
fighting (v.)
The act of battling or confronting someone or something.
Example:Russia and Ukraine stopped fighting for three days.
war (n.)
A large and serious conflict between countries or groups.
Example:President Putin said his war is right.
world (n.)
All the people, places, and things that exist on Earth.
Example:The world is still dangerous.
event (n.)
Something that happens, especially a special or important one.
Example:The event ended after a few days.
dangerous (adj.)
Having a risk of harm or injury.
Example:The world is still dangerous.