Russia warned Kyiv-based diplomats and representatives of international organizations to prepare to evacuate the Ukrainian capital, saying its forces would launch a "massive" missile attack against the city if Ukraine disrupted its May 9 World War II commemorations.

Moscow announced a May 8–9 truce tied to WWII commemorations and warned of 'massive missile strike' if breached, while Kyiv called the proposal unserious and set its own ceasefire…

Kremlin tightens security ahead of Russia’s biggest national celebration on 9 May amid fears of Ukrainian drone strikes