Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that his government cannot guarantee the safety of foreign delegations attending the May 9 Victory Day Parade in Moscow, marking the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end. He cautioned about potential provocations by Russia, including arson or bombings, which might be falsely attributed to Ukraine.
Prominent attendees include Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. In response, Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president, criticized Zelenskyy’s statements as provocative and warned of severe repercussions for Kyiv.
Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral three-day ceasefire starting May 8, which Ukraine rejected as a manipulation.
