Zelensky's parade permit for Putin is way better than a drone attack
kyivindependent.com
The declaration issued by President Volodymyr Zelensky on May 8 made a good case for the election of comedians to higher office: I hereby decree: 1. To authorize the holding of a parade in Moscow (Russian Federation) on May 9, 2026. For the duration of the parade (beginning at 10:00 a.m. Kyiv time on May 9, 2026), the area of Red Square shall be excluded from the plan for the use of Ukrainian weapons. Humor is an underrated weapon in the arsenal against fascism. Zelensky, former professional
    • Cavemanfreak@programming.dev
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      17 days ago

      Yes, but everyone also knows Putin had to beg Trump to ask Zelensky to not disturb the parade. Quite the prestige hit for Putin. It’d been interesting to see the parade disturbed, but this’ll do fine as well.

    • Kissaki@feddit.orgOPEnglish
      1·
      13 days ago

      Did that go through? Last I heard Putin/Russia did not follow through with that POW exchange. Zelensky followed with it is the responsibility of the USA to make sure it goes through, given that they guaranteed it to Ukraine in the negotiations.

  • carpelbridgesyndrome@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    101·
    17 days ago

    Based on the observation that air defense over central Moscow was increased leading up to the parade I somewhat doubt Ukraine would have been able to put a long range strike drone over the parade. Also with less coverage over other parts of Russia due to the diversions it would probably be better to send them elsewhere anyway. The alternative: risking Ukrainian intelligence assets to sneak in close range FPV drones feels like a waste. Ukraine probably could have got something in it just feels like it wouldn’t be worth it.

    The parade permit made Putin look helpless without actually needing to risk anything better used on strategic targets.