Victory Day truce may unleash unprecedented strikes.

We are approaching May 9, the date where Russians traditionally celebrate their defeat of Nazi Germany in the Second World War, or – as they prefer – in the ‘Patriotic War’.

Just like last year, the celebration that gathers the Russian elite and a large number of foreign dignitaries will happen under the shadow of a possible drone-missile combined strike by Ukraine.

Not only that, but after Moscow announced a truce on May 8 and 9, Kiev came today with their own truce to begin on Wednesday (6).

Also today, the Russian Defense Ministry has warned Kiev of massive retaliation if it disrupts the celebrations.

Bloomberg reported:

“Russian President Vladimir Putin designated a ceasefire for May 8-9, the Defense Ministry said in a post on Telegram. But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said there was no coordination with his government. He declared his own ceasefire regime starting at midnight on the night of May 5, saying Ukraine will act reciprocally starting from that moment.

‘There has been no official appeal to Ukraine regarding the modality of a cessation of hostilities’, Zelenskiy said on X after Russia’s announcement. ‘It is time for Russian leaders to take real steps to end their war, especially since Russia’s Defense Ministry believes it cannot hold a parade in Moscow without Ukraine’s goodwill’.”

Putin announces TRUCE for May 8-9 Victory Day

WARNING TO UKRAINE: Attempt to disrupt celebrations means Russian army will HIT KIEV’S CENTER — MoD

Civilians and diplomatic missions PRE-WARNED pic.twitter.com/vwSUyojkpg

— RT (@RT_com) May 4, 2026

The traditional May 9 parade in Moscow will take place without heavy military equipment, as a response to potential security threats.

“Putin is scheduled to deliver a speech, while guests this year for the festivities in Moscow include Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, the Kremlin said.

Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russia in recent months and has also begun regularly targeting locations deeper inside the country. In the latest attack, a drone hit a residential tower in an upscale Moscow district on Monday.”

Zelensky announces earlier ceasefire starting May 6, ahead of Russia’s ‘Victory Day truce.’

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine is declaring a ceasefire beginning at midnight on May 6, amid Russia’s proposal for a temporary Victory Day truce from May 8-9.…

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) May 4, 2026

Russian MoD stated that civilians and foreign diplomatic missions are forewarned that massive retaliation will follow any disruption of the celebrations by Kiev.

Wach: Oreshnik missile systems in action.

NATO has no answer to Russias groundbreaking Oreshnik missile system used again tonight in Ukraine

They can’t stop it, and they know it. They also know it will be years before they can even get close.

So what is this unstoppable Russian weapon? pic.twitter.com/H1JCGqYmJN

— Chay Bowes (@BowesChay) January 9, 2026

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