Ukraine officially allows Russia to hold Victory Day parade in Moscow: Zelenskyy signs decree

Ukraine has officially authorised Russia to hold its Victory Day parade as part of the ceasefire arrangement. [Victory Day is a Russian holiday commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in 1945, celebrated on 9 May – ed.]

Source: decree published on the website of the Office of the President of Ukraine

Quote: "Taking into account numerous requests, for humanitarian purposes outlined during negotiations with the American side on 8 May 2026, I hereby decree:

the holding of a parade in the city of Moscow (Russian Federation) on 9 May 2026 shall be permitted.

For the duration of the parade (from 10:00 Kyiv time on 9 May 2026), the territorial square of Red Square shall be excluded from the operational plan for the use of Ukrainian weapons." [Red Square is the central square in Moscow and is located next to the Kremlin; military parades are often held there – ed.]

Details: The decree specifically listed the coordinates of Red Square:

• 55.754413 37.617733
• 55.755205 37.619181
• 55.753351 37.622854
• 55.752504 37.621538

Background:

• On 8 May, US President Donald Trump announced a three-day truce in the war between Ukraine and Russia.
• Zelenskyy later announced a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange scheduled for 9 May and confirmed the 9-11 May ceasefire with Russia.

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