A military parade was held in Red Square this morning to mark Victory Day and the 66th anniversary of the Soviet’s WWII defeat of Germany.  200,000 police were called in to maintain security following reports of thwarted terrorist attacks.  Things are hotting up in Khimki Forest, with reports that 25 activists, including figurehead Yevgenia Chirkova, were arrested and allegedly beaten by police at a demonstration against the building of a highway through Khimki Forest.  RFE/RL has photos of the clashes and a video of the small group’s efforts to stop felling.  Things are also hotting up in Siberia, where the area covered by forest fires has doubled over the past 24 hours.  Two former prosecutors have been arrested for alleged involvement in illegal gambling.