Ukraine allowed Russia to hold a parade in Moscow on May 9: Zelenskyy’s decree
фото: Reuters
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree authorizing a parade on Red Square in Moscow on May 9 as part of the announced three-day truce between Ukraine and Russia. For the duration of the parade, the Red Square area will be excluded from the plan for the use of Ukrainian weapons.
This was reported by the Office of the President of Ukraine.
The relevant decree was published on May 8 on the website of the President’s Office. The document states that the decision was made “taking into account numerous requests” and “for a humanitarian purpose” determined during negotiations with the American side.
“Taking into account numerous requests, for the humanitarian purpose outlined in negotiations with the American side on May 8, 2026, I decide: to allow a parade to be held in Moscow (Russian Federation) on May 9, 2026,” reads the decree of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The document also states that for the duration of the parade, which will last from 10:00 Kyiv time on May 9, the territorial square of Red Square will be excluded from the plan for the use of Ukrainian weapons.
The decree separately published the coordinates of Red Square in Moscow:
- 55.754413 37.617733
- 55.755205 37.619181
- 55.753351 37.622854
- 55.752504 37.621538
As a reminder, Russia declared a so-called ceasefire on May 8 and 9 , but at the same time threatened to strike the center of Kyiv in case of attempts to disrupt the parade in Moscow. In addition, the Russian Defense Ministry stated that the civilian population of Kyiv and employees of foreign diplomatic missions should leave the city in advance in case of “attempts to disrupt the parade.”
Subsequently, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine had not received any official appeal from Russia regarding the format of the cessation of hostilities, which had previously been reported on Russian social media. The Head of State emphasized that it is realistic to ensure a ceasefire by this time, and Ukraine will act in a mirror manner, starting from the specified moment.
At the same time, according to a veteran of the Russian-Ukrainian war, reserve major Oleksiy Hetman, Russia does not want to negotiate directly with Ukraine, but only with the United States regarding a ceasefire on May 9. This means that there will be no real ceasefire .
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