Russia accuses Zelensky of making ‘direct threat’ to May 9 events

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Russia on Saturday accused Volodymyr Zelensky of threatening the security of its World War II commemorations on May 9, after the Ukrainian president said Kyiv would not "take responsibility" for ensuring safety on the day. (AP/File)
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  • “He is threatening the physical safety of veterans,” Zakharova said

MOSCOW: Russia on Saturday accused Volodymyr Zelensky of threatening the security of its World War II commemorations on May 9, after the Ukrainian president said Kyiv would not “take responsibility” for ensuring safety on the day.
“He is threatening the physical safety of veterans who will come to parades and celebrations on the holy day,” Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Telegram. “His statement ... is, of course, a direct threat.”

Topics: Russia-Ukraine Conflict Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky Maria Zakharova