Russia’s Immortal Regiment March – which takes place on Victory Day to celebrate the defeat of Nazi Germany during the Second World War – has been cancelled for the second year in a row.
Due to take place on 9 May, the march usually sees thousands take to the streets with photographs of veterans, the UK’s Ministry of Defence said.
But this year the photographs will be displayed in cars and public locations from 1-11 May.
Victory Day parades in five Russian regions will also not go ahead due to security concerns, according to the MoD.
The regions of Bryansk, Pskov, Ryazan, Kursk and Belgorod are all in western Russia and are deemed vulnerable to Ukrainian uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) strikes.
The parade was cancelled last year due to a UAV attack on the Kremlin.
On 7 May, a few days before the parade was scheduled to take place, the presidential inauguration of Vladimir Putin will be held in Moscow.
The MoD said the event may prompt protests.
