Zelenskyy warns Russia's friends against attending parade
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Key Points:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned allies of Russia against attending the May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow, criticizing Russia for launching attacks despite a declared ceasefire.
- Russia has increased security measures in Moscow ahead of the parade, including shutting down mobile internet and text messaging, citing concerns over potential Ukrainian attacks.
- For the first time in nearly 20 years, the parade will exclude military equipment due to the "current operational situation."
- Ukraine's top negotiator Rustem Umerov is meeting with US envoys in Miami to discuss reviving peace talks and humanitarian efforts, including prisoner releases.
- The diplomatic efforts come amid limited progress since February and follow the US approval of a rare weapons sale to Kyiv.
