Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has raised the security alarm for international leaders who may attend a military parade in Moscow on May 9 to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in World War II. He warned that Russia could stage attacks on that day and blame them on Ukraine.
"I cannot guarantee the safety of the leaders who will be invited by Putin. It is not known what Russia intends to do on that date. There may be fires, explosions, and then they will blame us," Zelensky said in a statement to reporters.
The Ukrainian president also stressed that he has no intention of facilitating the Kremlin's efforts to create an image of normality or to bring Putin out of international isolation.
"I will not play diplomatic games to create a pleasant atmosphere. The war continues," he said, once again announcing the proposal for a 30-day humanitarian ceasefire.
Regarding the US approach, Zelensky mentioned a possible change in Donald Trump's stance after a bilateral meeting in the Vatican, on the occasion of Pope Francis' funeral.
"I believe that since that meeting, Trump began to see things differently. But this is his perspective and his decision," he said.
The Russians attacked the city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine overnight, injuring at least 51 people, including two teenage girls, using thermobaric bombs, which create a shock wave of very high temperatures. This was reported by the Kharkiv regional prosecutor's office this morning, quoted by Ukrainian media. At least seven explosions occurred in different parts of the city, where numerous fires broke out, writes the Ukrainian website, according to which the Russians used at least 15 drones, possibly loaded with this type of weapon.
US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce called reports that the US is considering the possibility of ceasing its participation in resolving the situation in Ukraine false.
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