Russian propaganda channels are spreading messages about possible strikes on Kyiv in the event of a “disruption” of the military parade in Moscow. Among the potential targets mentioned are the Ukrainian Parliament, the government quarter, the Cabinet of Ministers, and the Office of the President of Ukraine.
This comes after Russia failed to hold a ceasefire proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
These narratives also include threats of strikes against the diplomatic missions of Armenia, Latvia, and Japan, escalating the rhetoric into direct pressure on foreign missions.
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Threats toward Kyiv from Moscow escalate into open strike scenarios
Previously, Russia called on foreign states to evacuate their diplomats from Kyiv in advance, citing alleged “risks of disruption” to 9 May celebrations in Moscow.
In response, the EU stated that it does not plan to change the presence of its diplomats in the Ukrainian capital, UkrInform reports.
“Russia is once again cynically trying to shift responsibility onto Ukraine for its own aggression — Russia’s aggressive war against Ukraine," said European Commission spokesperson Anouar El Anouni.
EU and diplomats remain in Kyiv despite Russian warnings
The European side emphasized that it will not yield to pressure and will not change its diplomatic presence in Kyiv.
“Public Russian threats to strike Kyiv are part of their reckless escalation tactics. Russia once again outrageously attempts to blame Ukraine for its own war of aggression,” the Commission spokesperson noted.
He also reminded that Russian strikes have previously hit diplomatic facilities in Kyiv, including the EU delegation.
Ceasefire announced by Moscow does not stop large-scale attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv has not received any official ceasefire proposals despite public Russian claims. Ukraine, for its part, declared a ceasefire regime starting 6 May.
However, Ukrainian sources reported 1,820 violations of the truce on the morning of 6 May alone, including shelling, assaults, and drone strikes.
Following this, Russia launched a mass attack involving over a hundred drones, some of which hit residential infrastructure, causing casualties and destruction.
At the same time, the Kremlin announced a unilateral “ceasefire” only for 8–9 May, amid simultaneous threats of new strikes on Kyiv.
