The BBC’s Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.
The far-right party’s winning candidate, David Farley, has advocated for stricter migration and farming reforms.
Russia marks downsized Victory Day parade as Putin pledges victory in Ukraine ‘special military operation’.
Putin is set to speak at the World War II commemoration, which is scaled back this year due to security concerns.
Warring sides accuse each other of violations as attacks continue across front lines.
An important date in the Russian calendar, May 9 will be a slimmed-down affair with less military showcasing.