Zelenskyy Issues Veiled Threat Against May 9 Victory Day Parade in Moscow

Ukraine’s acting president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a veiled threat against Russia’s Victory Day parade set for May 9 in Moscow. He reported in his [nightly address](https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/obirayemo-same-taki-bolovi-tochki-rosiyi-yaki-najbilshe-spon-97441 ) on April 29 that his regime has been discussing “pressure points” that can be applied “that will most effectively push Moscow toward diplomacy.” Such measures include not only the usual kinds of economic and trade sanctions, in concert with Europe, but also more kinetic activity. “They must take clear steps to end the war, and we insist that an unconditional and full ceasefire must become the first step,” he said. “Russia has to make that move. Right now, they’re worried about whether they can hold their military parade—and rightly so. But what they really should be worried about is that this war is still ongoing. They must end the war.”