MOSCOW, May 7. /TASS/. Russia will firmly counter any provocations by Kiev authorities and urges them to carefully consider the Russian Defense Ministry’s statement on the Victory Day ceasefire and possible consequences for Kiev in case of violations, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a briefing.
She said that Vladimir Zelensky, who announced a ceasefire for May 5-6, had in fact issued no real order to halt hostilities.
Zakharova also noted that planned celebrations dedicated to Victory Day abroad will proceed despite all "schemes."
TASS has compiled the key statements by the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman.
A high-level delegation from Republika Srpska will visit Moscow for Victory Day.
