Russia bans jet skis and car sharing ahead of Second World War commemorations

Parades will go ahead in Russia’s largest cities, Moscow and St Petersburg (AP)

Russia enacted a major security clampdown ahead of Tuesday’s annual commemorations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in the Second World War, curbing the use of drones and car-sharing services in its largest cities amid its 14-month war with Ukraine.

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