Zelensky threatens world leaders ahead of Moscow's Victory Day celebrations | 3 May 2025 | Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has warned that Kiev cannot guarantee the safety of world leaders attending the May 9 celebrations in Moscow. He also dismissed Russia's proposal for a Victory Day ceasefire as a "theatrical production." Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier announced a unilateral three-day pause in military operations starting May 8 and continuing through the World War II Victory Day celebrations, citing humanitarian reasons. Speaking at a press briefing on Saturday, Zelensky reiterated this position. "No one is going to help Putin play this in order to give him a soft atmosphere of escape from isolation on May 9, and to make everyone feel comfortable and safe -- those leaders, friends, or partners of Putin who will come to Kremlin Square...We are either at war, or Putin is showing that he is ready for a ceasefire," Zelensky added.