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Kremlin Responds to Zelenskyy's 'Foolish Joke' About Red Square Parade
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Kremlin Responds to Zelenskyy's 'Foolish Joke' About Red Square Parade

From Ta Nea · (3h ago) Greek Critical tone

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Russia's Kremlin dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decree regarding the May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow as a "foolish joke."
  • Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated Russia does not need permission from anyone to celebrate Victory Day, sending a clear message to Kyiv.
  • The article mentions a temporary ceasefire brokered by former US President Donald Trump, which was set to last until May 11, amidst ongoing conflict since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Kremlin has sharply responded to a recent decree by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy concerning the upcoming military parade on Moscow's Red Square. Presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov characterized Zelenskyy's move as a "foolish joke," asserting that Russia requires no external permission to commemorate Victory Day, a significant national holiday celebrating the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. This firm stance sends a clear message to Kyiv amidst the ongoing conflict.

We don't need anyone's permission.

— Dmitry PeskovResponding to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's decree regarding the May 9 parade.

Zelenskyy's decree reportedly "allowed" for the parade and included coordinates for Red Square, suggesting it be exempt from Ukrainian military targeting. This was allegedly accompanied by a temporary ceasefire brokered by former US President Donald Trump, set to last until May 11. However, the Russian response indicates that such Ukrainian gestures are viewed with disdain and are considered irrelevant to Russia's sovereign right to celebrate its historical victories.

Woe betide anyone who tries to mock Victory Day and make such foolish jokes.

— Dmitry PeskovIssuing a warning against disrespecting the Victory Day commemoration.

Victory Day holds immense symbolic importance for Russia and many former Soviet republics, representing pride and remembrance of the immense sacrifices made during the Great Patriotic War. Peskov's statement, "Woe betide anyone who tries to mock Victory Day and make such foolish jokes," reflects the deep emotional and national significance attached to this day. From a Russian perspective, any attempt to trivialize or interfere with these commemorations is seen as deeply disrespectful and provocative, especially given the current geopolitical tensions and the ongoing special military operation in Ukraine.

We don't need anyone's permission to be proud of our Victory Day.

— Dmitry PeskovReiterating Russia's sovereign right to celebrate Victory Day.
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