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Russia canceled its annual Navy Day parade in Saint Petersburg citing security concerns amid ongoing military tensions and large-scale naval exercises involving over 150 ships and 15,000 troops, while President Putin highlighted the importance of national security and military readiness.
The St. Petersburg Navy Day parade in 2024 has been canceled due to security concerns amid heightened tensions and warnings of potential attacks, with officials citing the 'general atmosphere' as the reason. The event, organized by Russia’s Defense Ministry, was initially announced to be downsized and replaced with a wreath-laying ceremony. Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the navy personnel involved in ongoing military exercises, while security warnings related to the parade have been linked to potential threats from Ukraine.