Enhanced security measures, Victory Day, ceasefire: key topics of Kremlin’s briefing

MOSCOW, May 7. /TASS/. The adoption of additional security measures, the celebration of Victory Day, and the ceasefire announced by Russia were the main topics of Thursday’s briefing by Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

TASS has compiled the spokesman’s key statements.

- Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov at the Kremlin today.

- The head of state is preparing for upcoming meetings on May 9, when foreign guests will arrive in Moscow: "In addition, of course, the president is preparing for upcoming meetings on May 9. As you know, there will be foreign guests at the May 9 celebrations who will be coming to Moscow."

- Additional security measures are being taken in Russia "against the backdrop of the terrorist threat posed by the Kiev regime": "As you know, additional security measures are always taken by the relevant special services on the eve of major holidays -- and, of course, Victory Day is the most important holiday in our country."