Zelensky warns Russia’s allies against attending WWII parade as Moscow repeats threats

AF Agence France-PresseSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-07 · 21:55 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned countries allied with Russia against attending Moscow's May 9th World War II victory parade. This warning comes as Russia has reiterated threats to strike Kyiv on the same day, despite declaring a unilateral ceasefire from May 8th to 10th. Russian military officials have also advised Kyiv residents to evacuate due to the possibility of retaliatory strikes. Zelensky stated that Ukraine has received information about representatives from states close to Russia planning to attend the Moscow event. The situation highlights ongoing tensions and security concerns surrounding the upcoming commemoration.

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Zelensky stated that messages were received from states close to Russia indicating their representatives plan to be in Moscow.

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The Russian army has urged residents to leave Kyiv in case of a potential retaliatory strike on the day.

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Moscow has unilaterally declared a ceasefire from May 8 to 10 in its war on Ukraine.

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Zelensky warned Russia's allies against attending its May 9 World War II victory parade.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday warned Russia’s allies against attending its May 9 World War II victory parade, as Moscow doubled down on its threat to strike Kyiv on the day.Moscow has unilaterally declared a ceasefire from May 8 to 10 in its war on Ukraine but the Russian army has urged residents to leave Kyiv in case of a potential retaliatory strike on the day.“We have also received messages from some states close to Russia, saying that their representatives plan to be in Moscow,” said Zelensky, speaking in central Kyiv in a regular video address.

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