The "Immortal Regiment" event was canceled in the occupied Crimea, and there will be no parade on May 9
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The "Immortal Regiment" march was again canceled in Russia-annexed Crimea and several Russian regions for security reasons.
In the annexed Crimea, the "Immortal Regiment" action was canceled again, UNN reports with reference to Krym.Realii.
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This year's march in Russia will not be held "in person," according to Russian media, citing State Duma deputy Elena Tsunaeva. The organizers explained their decision by security concerns.
Russian Head of Crimea Aksyonov also said that there will be no parade on May 9 on the peninsula. According to him, this is due to "security issues.
Authorities in a number of Russian regions, including Kursk, Bryansk, Belgorod, Ryazan, and Pskov, also announced the cancellation of parades and other events for May 9.
