Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a strange explanation for the cancellation of the country's main naval parade in Saint Petersburg. He said that the Day of the Russian Navy is better celebrated "in combat conditions,

Russia has called off its annual Navy Day parade in St Petersburg over "security concerns". The event, which typically showcases a procession of military vessels along the Neva River with Vladimir Putin in attendance,

Russia’s annual Navy Day parade has been cancelled for “security reasons”. The large-scale, televised parade, due to take place on Sunday, usually features a flotilla of warships and military vessels sailing down the Neva River and is attended by Vladimir Putin, the Russian president.