Zelenskyy orders Ukrainian Forces not to target Red Square on May 9 - UPDATED

A document concerning the May 9, 2026 parade in Moscow has been published on the official website of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

According to Report, the document authorizes the event to proceed and temporarily excludes the area around Red Square from the operational zone for the use of Ukrainian weapons during the parade.

The document also states that the decision is linked to humanitarian considerations and discussions held with the American side during negotiations on May 8, 2026.

The order entered into force immediately upon signing.

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US President Donald Trump said that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire from May 9 to May 11, as well as a prisoner exchange under a 1,000 for 1,000 formula.

According to Report, Trump announced the agreement in a post on Truth Social.

According to Report, Trump said in a post on Truth Social that Moscow and Kyiv had agreed to the three-day ceasefire at his request.

Trump also welcomed the decision by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to temporarily halt hostilities.

"Hopefully, it is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and hard fought War," the US president wrote.

According to Trump, the two sides are moving closer to a settlement of the conflict with each passing day.