Russia has canceled its annual naval parade in St. Petersburg for the first time since the event's inception in 2017. The cancellation, attributed to security concerns, was reported by multiple Russian and international news outlets, including Fontanka and Reuters. Preparations for the parade, which showcases Russia's naval power with surface ships and submarines, were halted about two days before the scheduled event. The decision also extended to the nationwide cancellation of ship parades and fireworks on Russia's Navy Day. The Kremlin officially confirmed the cancellation citing security reasons.