He also noted that there had been no discussions about extending the ceasefire, nor any attempts to disrupt Victory Day celebrations

Dmitry Peskov said that ensuring the safety of citizens is an absolute priority for the Russian authorities, and all measures are taken in accordance with the law

The Russian president will deliver a speech before the Victory Day parade, which will not include a display of military vehicles and equipment this year

Contacts and dialogue between Russia and the United States are proceeding with difficulty, but, most importantly, they are continuing, Alexander Darchiev noted

The Kremlin has not revoked any journalists' accreditation for the Victory Day parade, Dmitry Peskov said

He also noted that there had been no discussions about extending the ceasefire, nor any attempts to disrupt Victory Day celebrations

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