Zelenskyy assures Russia Kyiv will not attack Moscow during Victory Day parades
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Updated · ms.now · May 5
Zelenskyy assures Russia Kyiv will not attack Moscow during Victory Day parades
9 articles · Updated · ms.now · May 5
The pledge was directed at Russia's defence minister as Moscow held annual World War Two commemorations in the capital on Monday and Tuesday.
Zelenskyy said Russia's leaders should instead take real steps to end the war, after the Kremlin reportedly scaled back celebrations amid intensified Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russia.
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The May 2026 Ceasefire and 2,000 Prisoner Exchange: A Fragile Pause Amid Russia’s Scaled-Back Victory Day
Overview
In May 2026, Ukraine and Russia agreed to a fragile three-day ceasefire and a major prisoner exchange, facilitated by Zelenskyy's assurance that Ukraine would not attack Moscow during Victory Day. Despite this, Russia maintained heavy security measures, including internet shutdowns and a scaled-back parade, reflecting fears of Ukrainian drone attacks and domestic discontent fueled by war fatigue. The ceasefire helped avert immediate escalation and enabled the release of 2,000 prisoners, but it failed to resolve core territorial disputes. Russia's ongoing military pressure and opposition to European peacekeepers highlight a deep stalemate, with the conflict's symbolic and practical impacts exposing vulnerabilities in both sides' positions.