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Related: About this forumUkraine 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.]
Read More: https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/05/08/8033890/
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Well, it appears that permission from Zelensky and Ukraine are now needed for Moscow to hold parades.
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