Russia, Ukraine trade major attacks ahead of Kremlin's WWII celebrations
Summary
Russia and Ukraine exchanged major attacks despite Russia’s two-day ceasefire declared for its World War II Victory Day parade in Moscow. Ukraine rejected the ceasefire, accusing Russia of using it as a propaganda tool to protect its parade, while Russia warned of a large strike on Kyiv if the parade was disrupted.Key Facts
- Russia declared a two-day ceasefire around its May 9 Victory Day parade but launched attacks anyway.
- Ukraine did not agree to the ceasefire and criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intentions.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Ukraine would continue to respond to Russian attacks.
- Russia threatened a massive strike on Kyiv if the parade was disturbed and urged foreign diplomats to evacuate.
- Ukraine reported hundreds of Russian attacks and a Ukrainian strike on an oil depot near Moscow.
- Thirteen airports in southern Russia were closed due to threats of Ukrainian attacks.
- Zelensky advised foreign leaders not to attend the Moscow parade.
- The conflict has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths and millions of displaced people since February 2022.
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