Zelensky Urges Diplomats to Skip Moscow's Victory Day Parade
TL;DR
President Zelensky warned foreign representatives against attending Russia's May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow, saying some Russia-friendly countries had asked about attendance. The move comes amid Russia's unilateral ceasefire (May 8–10) and threats of retaliation for any violations, while Kyiv accuses Moscow of repeated breaches. Russia says it did not invite foreign leaders and has limited press coverage; Slovakia's PM plans to visit Moscow but will skip the parade, underscoring tensions around the event.
Topics:worldpolitics#ceasefire#foreign-officials#politics#ukraine-russia#victory-day-parade#zelensky
- 'We don't recommend' — Zelensky warns foreign officials against attending Russia's Victory Day parade The Kyiv Independent
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 7, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia Ramps Up Threats Toward Ukraine Over Victory Day Parade The New York Times
- Zelenskiy says Russian war commemoration ceasefire shows 'strange logic' Reuters
- Russia, Ukraine trade fire, blame despite Victory Day ceasefire Al Jazeera
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