The federal government of Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited the leaders of China, India, and Brazil, in addition to Slovakia and Serbia, an EU nation, to attend the Could ninth parade in Moscow. The EU’s Excessive Consultant for Overseas Affairs and Safety Coverage, Josep Borrell, warned European leaders in opposition to collaborating, based on Politico.
“What was additionally mentioned very clearly, and mentioned by completely different member states, is that any participation within the ninth Could parades or celebrations in Moscow won’t be taken evenly on the European facet, contemplating that Russia is absolutely waging a full-scale battle in Europe,” Borrell mentioned.
She added that the EU doesn’t wish to see any potential member of the bloc becoming a member of Putin’s festivities in Moscow.
Counterbalance to Putin’s parade
Ukraine is urging EU officers to return to Kyiv on Could 9. The go to of European leaders is supposed to be an illustration of diplomatic power in opposition to Putin’s annual navy Victory Parade in Moscow. On the identical day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to host the leaders of the so-called Coalition of Keen.
The European Union has instructed candidate countries not to participate in the celebrations in Moscow devoted to the Could 9 commemoration.
