Moscow Threatens Kyiv’s ‘Decision-Making Centers’ as Victory Day Fears Mount
Kyiv Post • • world
Key Points:
- Russia has warned foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations of potential "massive retaliatory strikes" on Kyiv, targeting "decision-making centers," if Ukraine disrupts Moscow's Victory Day events on May 9.
- The Russian Foreign Ministry urged foreign missions to ensure the timely evacuation of diplomatic staff and citizens from Kyiv ahead of the celebrations.
- Despite Russia's unilateral ceasefire declaration for May 8-9, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed it as insincere and reported ongoing Russian strikes, pledging a mirrored Ukrainian response.
- Moscow has scaled back the Victory Day parade, excluding military hardware due to the "operational situation," reflecting concerns about Ukrainian drone strike capabilities and Russia's air defense vulnerabilities.
- Intermittent mobile internet shutdowns in Moscow aim to enhance security during the event, potentially limiting drone navigation and preventing live-streamed dissent, while Russia's threats serve as deterrence amid its eroding military prestige.
