“We will clarify what exactly this is about – a few hours of security for a parade in Moscow, or something more," Zelenskyy wrote. “Our proposal is a long-term ceasefire, reliable and guaranteed security for people, and a lasting peace.”
He added that Ukraine is seeking peace and is ready to work toward this in any “effective format.”
On April 29, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump had a phone conversation and declared Moscow’s “readiness” for a short-term ceasefire on May 9, the Russia celebrated Victory Day.
Trump later called his conversation with Putin "very good." He claimed he had offered the dictator "a little truce." Trump also believes Putin "would like to find a solution" to the war.
The Russian dictator has earlier unilaterally declared ceasefires on the frontline, notably during Victory Day in 2025 and on Orthodox Easter on April 11-12, 2026. ISW wrote that these short-term ceasefires are beneficial to the Kremlin, as it allows them to stockpile drones and long-range missiles for renewed mass strikes on Ukraine.
The parade in Moscow on May 9 will not include military vehicles, due to what the Russian Defense Ministry called “current operational situation.”