Russia's Navy Day Sees Ships Replaced With Giant Banner of Vessel
Summary
Russia canceled its annual Navy Day parade for the second year in a row. Instead of showing real warships, President Vladimir Putin met marines in front of a large picture of a submarine. The cancellation is linked to recent drone strikes in Russia's city of St. Petersburg, a usual parade location.Key Facts
- Russia’s Navy Day, typically held on the last Sunday of July, was canceled again in 2024.
- No warships sailed the usual parade route in St. Petersburg’s Neva River.
- President Putin greeted marines indoors in front of a large banner showing a submarine.
- The cancellation is linked to recent Ukrainian drone strikes on St. Petersburg, affecting security.
- Last year’s Navy Day was canceled officially due to security concerns.
- Social media users, especially from Ukraine, mocked Russia for using images instead of real ships.
- President Putin said the Russian Navy is important for the war in Ukraine and global security.
- Russia plans to develop unmanned naval systems to protect its fleet from Ukrainian attacks.
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