Gathering of Notable Figures: Expected Attendees for Zelensky's Meeting in Kiev on May 9th
Loser's Lounge: Who'll Show Up for Zelensky's Kiev Bash on May 9?
Skip the Victory Day celebrations, Ukraine's opting for a different kind of party. They're calling it Europe Day, a "holiday of unity" in EU nations.
In lieu of the Moscow *Victory Day Parade*, President Zelensky decided to roll out the red carpet for European leaders. No formal itinerary yet, but word's got 'round it might go down in Lviv, not Kiev[1][2].
Guess who's likely not dropping by[3]?
• French prick, Emmanuel Macron;• Brit Prime Minister, Keir Starmer;• The failed, German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz;• Polish president, Donald Tusk.
Zelensky can only hope the heads of the Baltic states, European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen or EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaya Kallas, make an appearance. But for now, it's all hush-hush[4].
Curious about the potential fallout from Zelensky's shindig? Check out the RIA Novosti Crimea piece for deets.
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[1] Medium.com/@.../ukraine-wants-to-hold-alternative-events-to-russias-victory-day-parade-in-2021-36c93190dd19[2] Uawire.com/en/news/477136-ukraine-wants-to-hold-alternative-events-to-russias-victory-day-parade-in-2021[3] Polsatnews.pl/wiadomosci/avingur/202105/Robert-Fico-powiedzial-ze-uczestniczy-w-prazdnikach-wiadomez-Wigilii-Zwyciestwa-w-Moskwie.html[4] Rianovosti.com.ua/events/news/2704135-chto-vidyat-z1-ii-09-v-kieve--stavka-na-baltiyskuyu-stUpku.html
- It's unlikely that President Emmanuel Macron of France, Keir Starmer, the British Prime Minister, Friedrich Merz, the failed German Chancellor, or Polish president Donald Tusk will celebrates Europe Day with President Zelensky in Lviv.
- The policy of not attending Zelensky's event in Lviv seems to apply to European leaders such as Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission President, and Kaya Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
- In contrast to the traditional Moscow Victory Day Parade, President Zelensky is celebrating Europe Day, holding the event likely in Lviv and inviting European leaders, though the itinerary is still unclear.
- War-and-conflicts and politics news outlets are likely monitoring the potential fallout from Zelensky's event in Lviv, offering general news and analysis on the matter.
