politics
May 8, 2026
Russian MFA on Victory Day, possible strikes on Kiev, Zelensky’s lies about ceasefire
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says Russia will respond decisively to any provocations by Kiev authorities. Planned celebrations abroad will proceed despite all "schemes"
TL;DR
- Russia will firmly counter any provocations by Kiev authorities and warns of massive retaliatory missile strikes if the Victory Day ceasefire is violated.
- Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky of lying about a ceasefire, calling his statements 'bloody PR' and an attempt to overshadow Russia's initiative.
- Planned Victory Day celebrations abroad will proceed despite perceived 'schemes'.
- Russia views Zelensky's threats to attack the Victory Parade as an intent to carry out a terrorist attack.
- The Russian side will take harsh measures against Austria in response to the declaration of three Russian diplomats personae non gratae.
- Zakharova suggested that Kiev authorities will embezzle all aid received from EU countries.
- British officials are deliberately leaving Kiev no room to seek a diplomatic settlement and are not interested in resolving the crisis.
- Moscow is open to considering proposals for high-level meetings with Tokyo.
- Russia welcomes China's decision not to enforce US sanctions against Chinese companies.