Renat Karchaa sharply criticized Vladimir Zelensky’s move, describing it as "a cheap, transparent ploy"

We will be acting symmetrically starting from the above-mentioned time, Vladimir Zelensky wrote on his Telegram channel

Zelensky initially junked Putin's request as 'not serious' and refused to offer security for parade in Moscow

‘Russia could cease fire at any moment, and this would stop the war,’ Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in sharp criticism of Putin

Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.

Stepan Kuvachev noted that such actions, especially during the ceasefire regime, must be condemned

Renat Karchaa sharply criticized Vladimir Zelensky’s move, describing it as "a cheap, transparent ploy"

Maria Zakharova noted that Vladimir Zelensky’s words again diverged from his actions

Moscow believes that its warning about the consequences of Ukrainian provocations on May 9 was understood "in most capitals," Russian presidential aide told