In response to Ukrainian drone strikes, the Kremlin emphasizes safety measures for potential concluding celebrations of the war - In response to Ukrainian drone assaults, Kremlin underscores safety measures during post-war festivities
With foreign heads of state flocking to Moscow for the Victory Day parade on Red Square, the Kremlin is taking no chances when it comes to security. After a series of Ukrainian drone attacks, they've ramped up their defenses to create a stable and peaceful atmosphere for these historic events.
Key Players Have ArrivedPresident Xi Jinping, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President Aleksandar Vučić, and President Nicolás Maduro have already touched down in the Russian capital to hold talks with Vladimir Putin. More leaders are expected to follow.
Enhanced Security MeasuresKremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov announced that the army and security services have taken all necessary measures to safeguard the celebration of the Great Victory against the backdrop of these relentless drone attacks.
Peskov also shared that due to the Victory Parade, internet access in Moscow will be restricted. He cautioned about the volatile neighborhood and the need for these precautions following the disruptions in Russian air traffic caused by recent drone strikes.
Ongoing ConflictWhile Putin has declared a unilateral three-day ceasefire for the World War II end celebrations, starting on Thursday, it has been countered by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy who refused to participate in this brief truce.
Zelenskyy expressed concern about the security of the celebrations and called for a 30-day ceasefire instead, a proposal Putin did not agree to. Meanwhile, Russia continues its air strikes in the Ukraine conflict.
Foreign Leaders' ResponseJD Vance, US Vice President, emphasized the importance of direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to end the war. He believes this is the "next big step" towards a ceasefire after the US held separate talks with both Kyiv and Moscow about ending the fighting.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will spend four days in Moscow and sign several bilateral agreements with Putin. Up to 100 Chinese soldiers will participate in the military parade on Red Square. Despite China's neutral stance in the Ukraine conflict, it has shown no condemnation for Russia's offensive in the neighboring country, strengthening its diplomatic and economic ties.
Interestingly, the West accuses China of supporting Russia's arms industry by supplying critical technological components, intensifying the economic sanctions faced by Moscow.
In summary, Russia is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of the Victory Day celebrations following a series of drone attacks by Ukraine. The ongoing conflict and potential provocations have prompted caution and travel restrictions by foreign leaders and neighboring countries. Direct negotiations between the warring parties, led by the US, may be key to finding a long-term solution to this volatile situation.
- The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, met with President Xi Jinping, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President Aleksandar Vučić, and President Nicolás Maduro in Moscow, ahead of the Victory Day parade.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov confirmed that the army and security services in Russia have intensified security measures to safeguard the Victory Day celebrations, following the series of Ukrainian drone attacks.
- The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, refused to participate in a three-day ceasefire called by President Putin for the World War II end celebrations, instead calling for a 30-day ceasefire.
- JD Vance, the US Vice President, called for direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to end the war, and expressed that this is the "next big step" towards a ceasefire.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping, while maintaining a neutral stance on the Ukraine conflict, will sign several bilateral agreements with Putin during his four-day visit to Moscow, and up to 100 Chinese soldiers will participate in the military parade on Red Square.
