Fico slams Zelensky amid Moscow Victory Day security concerns
- Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic plan to attend Moscow's Victory Day parade on May 9, 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of potential security risks for foreign leaders visiting Moscow and rejected Russia's proposed three-day ceasefire coinciding with the celebrations.
- Fico criticized Zelensky's warnings as incorrect and disrespectful, emphasizing Russia's pivotal role and immense sacrifices in defeating Nazism, while rejecting EU pressure and threats related to his planned attendance at the Victory Day event.
- Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, warned that participation in Moscow's May 9 parade would bring consequences, including possible stalling of Serbia's EU membership talks due to their attendance.
- The decision by Fico and Vucic to attend reflects a sovereign assertion amid EU opposition, highlighting tensions over national autonomy and interpretations of historical commemoration during ongoing conflict.
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Fico slams Zelensky amid Moscow Victory Day security concerns
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on May 4 condemned President Volodymyr Zelensky for warning "foreign delegations not to come" to Russia's Victory Day parade on May 9.Zelensky on May 3 said Ukraine cannot guarantee the safety of foreign officials planning to attend Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9, warning Russia could orchestrate provocations, including "arsons, explosions, or other actions," and attempt to blame Ukraine. Russia …
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