politics
May 8, 2026
Enhanced security measures, Victory Day, ceasefire: key topics of Kremlin’s briefing
Dmitry Peskov said that ensuring the safety of citizens is an absolute priority for the Russian authorities, and all measures are taken in accordance with the law
TL;DR
- Additional security measures are being taken in Russia against the backdrop of terrorist threats, a standard practice for ensuring the safety of heads of state.
- Russia will observe a Victory Day ceasefire on May 8 and 9.
- Russia remains open to negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement and values US mediation efforts.
- The Victory Day parade on Red Square will proceed as planned, and the "Immortal Regiment" event will be digital in Russia.
- The Kremlin views accusations from some EU countries regarding Russia being a threat as leading to confrontation and escalating tensions on the continent.
- Reports of a potential "coup d’etat in Russia" in Western press are considered unreliable.
- The Kremlin does not consider it necessary to comment on strange, unsubstantiated foreign media reports containing accusations against Russia.