Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has published a decree titled “On Holding a Parade in Moscow,” signed today.
The document authorizes a parade to take place in Moscow and excludes Red Square from the list of targets for Ukrainian weapons systems.
“To permit the holding of a parade in the city of Moscow (Russian Federation) on May 9, 2026.
For the duration of the parade (from 10:00 a.m. Kyiv time on May 9, 2026), the territorial square of Red Square shall be excluded from the plan for the use of Ukrainian weaponry.
Coordinates of Red Square:
55.754413 37.617733
55.755205 37.619181
55.753351 37.622854
55.752504 37.621538.”
The decree enters into force from the date of signing, the document states.
Earlier today, the United States announced a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia for May 9, 10, and 11, along with a planned 1000-for-1000 prisoner exchange. Zelenskyy also confirmed a three-day ceasefire.
