"“They want from Ukraine a permit to hold their parade, so that they can go out onto the square safely for one hour once a year, and then go on killing,” said Zelensky. The May 9 parade, which celebrates Russia's victory against Nazi Germany, represents one of the most important patriotic events for President Vladimir Putin. “We have also received messages from some states close to Russia, saying that their representatives plan to be in Moscow,” said Zelenskyy, speaking in central Kyiv in a regular video address."
"“They want from Ukraine a permit to hold their parade, so that they can go out onto the square safely for one hour once a year, and then go on killing,” said Zelensky. “A strange desire... in these days. We do not recommend it,” he added. Zelenskyy said Moscow disregarded the goodwill gesture and launched a new wave of attacks, after Russia unilaterally declared a ceasefire from May 8 to 10 and Ukraine followed with a counter-truce that would start May 6."
"Russian authorities say they are concerned about possible Ukrainian attacks, as Kyiv has expanded its long-range drone and missile capabilities. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday that additional security measures were being taken due to the “rather complex operational situation.” The measures being taken “are necessary to ensure the safety of citizens, which is an absolute priority,” Peskov told reporters. State media also reported that all mobile internet access and text messaging services will be shut down in the Russian capital on May 9."
Zelenskyy warned states allied with Russia against sending representatives to Moscow for the May 9 WWII victory parade. He said Russia disregarded a goodwill ceasefire gesture and launched new attacks, and he criticized requests for permits that would allow safe participation for a short time while fighting continued. Russia and Ukraine traded accusations around the event, with Russia declaring a ceasefire from May 8 to 10 and Ukraine issuing a counter-truce starting May 6. Russian authorities said they were concerned about possible Ukrainian attacks and cited a complex operational situation. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said additional security measures were necessary to protect citizens. State media reported that mobile internet access and text messaging services would be shut down in Moscow on May 9.
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