Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dropped a bombshell on Monday, claiming Russia’s Victory Day extravaganza in Moscow on May 9 might ditch heavy military displays due to cash shortages and drone anxieties. Addressing the European Political Community Summit in Yerevan, he highlighted how Ukrainian ingenuity has forced Moscow into uncharted territory.
Posting on X, Zelenskyy quipped that this would mark the first equipment-free parade in years, driven by financial woes and the terror of drones buzzing over Red Square. It’s a stark admission of vulnerability for a nation that has long used these events to flaunt its arsenal.
Zelenskyy pressed allies to intensify sanctions against Russia’s covert oil operations, arguing it’s key to weakening Putin’s war machine. He predicted Putin will confront a summer crossroads: ramp up aggression or seek peace talks. ‘Russia isn’t strong right now—we need relentless pressure,’ he asserted.
Shifting to global risks, Zelenskyy warned that Iran’s lingering conflicts could fuel worldwide inflation and political earthquakes. He rallied Europe for genuine energy partnerships and winter readiness, while pushing for homegrown defenses against missiles and drones. Ukraine, he noted, stands ready to collaborate on drone tech, fostering joint production and protection strategies.
In closing, Zelenskyy envisioned a resilient Europe equipped to counter aerial assaults, maritime threats, and ground incursions across the continent, ensuring no vulnerability goes unaddressed.
