“Victory mania” on tour: which countries hosted the “Immortal Regiments” instead of Russia

In 2026, Russia’s overseas campaign has firmly cemented its role as a mechanism of influence and propaganda logistics. Ahead of May 9, 2026, Moscow officially received “permission” to hold its Victory Day parade within the coordinates of Red Square designated by a decree from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Although the Kremlin dismissed the move as “clownery,” it ultimately adhered to Kyiv’s recommendations and confined all the Pobedobesie (“victory mania”) ...