VICTORY DAY?

Donald Trump Declares May 8 as Victory Day in World War II
U.S. President Donald Trump has officially designated May 8 as Victory Day in World War II. The date commemorates the Allied triumph over Nazi Germany in Europe and is widely recognized as a symbol of the end of hostilities on the continent.

Security Concerns Ahead of May 9 Victory Day Celebrations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv cannot guarantee the safety of international leaders attending the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9.

“Our position is very clear regarding representatives of all countries who have traveled or plan to travel to Russia on May 9 — we cannot take responsibility for what happens on the territory of the Russian Federation. They are the ones responsible for ensuring your safety,” Zelensky stated, as quoted by Agence France-Presse. Despite these warnings, the Kremlin has stated that a “significant” number of foreign heads of state are expected to attend the military parade in Moscow, including Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Medvedev Issues Threat Regarding May 10
In direct response to President Zelensky’s comments, Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, issued a stark warning. He stated that there is “no guarantee that May 10 will come for Kyiv” in the event of “a real provocation on Victory Day,” intensifying tensions surrounding the commemorative events.