"Potential Absence of Kyiv's Celebration on May 10th Looms as Russia Issues Warnings After Zelenskyy's Comments on Victory Parade Attendees' Safety"
In an aggressive response to Volodymyr Zelenskyy's rejection of a three-day ceasefire proposal for Victory Day, Dmitry Medvedev and Maria Zakharova, high-ranking members of Russia's political scene, have let loose with some serious threats.
Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, took a swipe at Zelenskyy, accusing him of verbal provocation and insinuating that Kyiv could face dire consequences if anything goes awry on Victory Day. Medvedev's statement, "Who needs his guarantees? It's just a verbal provocation. Nothing more. This scum understands that no one guarantees that Kyiv will see 10 May in the event of a real provocation on Victory Day," sent chills down Ukrainian spines, as it implied potential devastating consequences for Kyiv post-Victory Day celebrations[1][3].
Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry, went a step further, calling Zelenskyy out for a terrorist threat on an international scale. According to Zakharova, Zelenskyy's statement that he cannot guarantee the safety of attendees at the Moscow parade, because Russia is foreign territory, constituted a direct threat to foreign leaders and veterans participating in the Victory Day events[2][4].
These tough words from Medvedev and Zakharova are part of a broader Russian narrative that paint Ukraine's refusal of the ceasefire as a deliberate disruption of international peace efforts and the celebrations of Victory Day[5]. The Russian media are presenting Zelenskyy as a cold-hearted scoundrel, with reports suggesting that his decision could lead to a repeat of the tragic fate suffered by a former Ukrainian MP who met a violent end[6].
As the tension between Russia and Ukraine ratchets up, it's crucial to keep a close eye on developments. Meanwhile, don't forget to support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, has celebrated the rejection of a three-day ceasefire proposal for Victory Day, despite facing serious threats from high-ranking members of Russia's political scene.
- In general news and politics, the refusal of the ceasefire by Ukraine is being portrayed by Russian media as a deliberate disruption of international peace efforts and the celebrations of Victory Day.
- Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, has accused Volodymyr Zelenskyy of verbal provocation and implied potential devastating consequences for Kyiv post-Victory Day celebrations.
- Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry, has accused Zelenskyy of a terrorist threat on an international scale, stating that his refusal to guarantee the safety of attendees at the Moscow parade constituted a direct threat to foreign leaders and veterans participating in the Victory Day events.
