‘No safety guarantee’: Could Ukrainian drones target Putin’s Victory Day?
aljazeera.comPublished: 5/6/2025
Summary
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has raised concerns about Russian leaders attending the Victory Day parade in Moscow, as drone attacks near the Kremlin have caused multiple incidents with no reported injuries but aim to demonstrate Ukraine's resilience despite battlefield struggles. Putin seeks to emphasize the current conflict's similarities to WWII to gain domestic support and showcase political significance while undermining Ukraine. Zelenskyy has rejected guarantees for the leaders' safety, warning that Russia might provoke chaos on May 9th. Experts note that efforts like a 30-day ceasefire and Black Sea deal have not yet resolved tensions ahead of the parade.