Russia Bans Jet Skis, Ride-Hailing Before WWII Tributes

Russia Bans Jet Skis, Ride-Hailing Before WWII Tributes
Russian service members march in columns before a rehearsal for a military parade, which marks the anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, in Moscow on May 7, 2023. Maxim Shemetov/Reuters
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KYIV, Ukraine—Russia enacted a major security clampdown before Tuesday’s annual commemorations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, curbing the use of drones and ride-sharing services in its largest cities—even jet skis on the canals of St. Petersburg—amid its 14-month war with Ukraine.

At least 21 Russian cities canceled May 9 military parades—the staple of Victory Day celebrations across Russia—for the first time in years, Russian media said.