Kazakhstan says 'no plans' to hold military parade on May 9

The Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan announced on April 24 that the military parade dedicated to Victory Day (May 9) would not be held.

"Holding a military parade in Kazakhstan in 2023 is not planned due to budget savings, as well as due to the need to solve other problems. In particular, the priority is to maintain the required level of combat readiness and mobility of the units of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan," the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan reported.

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