Kremlin reacts angrily
Zelenskyy “allows” military parade: “Silly joke”
Amid massive security measures, the grand military parade marking the Soviet Union’s Victory Day over Nazi Germany began on Saturday in Moscow’s Red Square. A decree “authorizing” the event by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sparked controversy.
On Friday, Zelenskyy issued a decree “permitting” the Russian military parade in Moscow marking Victory Day over Nazi Germany. He also assured that no weapons would be pointed at Red Square. “I hereby order: to permit the holding of a parade in the city of Moscow on May 9, 2026.” Red Square will be excluded from the planned deployment of Ukrainian weapons.
Post by Zelenskyy on X:
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the decree on Saturday as a “stupid joke.” Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump had stated that he had convinced Russia and Ukraine to agree to a three-day ceasefire effective Saturday. This would include the suspension of all hostilities and the exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each side.
Images of the Victory Day parade in Moscow:
Kremlin: Russia is proud of Victory Day
Peskov described Zelenskyy’s behavior as a “great misfortune” for him. Victory Day is celebrated in much of the former Soviet Union as a “day of pride with tears” in the eyes.
Video of the Victory Parade:
The country lost more than 27 million people during the liberation of Europe from Adolf Hitler’s dictatorship. “We don’t need permission from anyone to be proud of our Victory Day.”
As of early morning, there were no official reports of violations of this agreement, which is set to remain in effect until Monday.
Security situation is extremely tense
Following massive Ukrainian drone attacks in recent days and weeks, the Russian leadership had decided to hold this year’s parade without military equipment. Kremlin leader Putin reviews the march of thousands of soldiers—and delivers a speech. The security situation is extremely tense. In many places, mobile internet access is blocked for the public.
The surrender of the German Wehrmacht on May 8, 1945, in Berlin occurred in Moscow in the early morning hours of May 9. That is why Russia always celebrates Victory Day on this date.
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