Zelensky signs decree excluding Red Square from Ukrainian strike plans during parade

The decree to that effect, No. 374/2026 of May 8, was published on the president's official website, according to Ukrinform.

"Taking into account numerous requests, and for humanitarian purposes outlined during negotiations with the American side on May 8, 2026, I hereby order that the parade in the city of Moscow (Russian Federation) be permitted on May 9, 2026," the document states.

For the duration of the parade, beginning at 10:00 Kyiv time on May 9, 2026, the president ordered that the territorial sector of Red Square be excluded from Ukrainian weapons deployment plans.

The Red Square coordinates are:

55.754413 37.617733

55.755205 37.619181

55.753351 37.622854

55.752504 37.621538

The decree enters into force on the day of its signing.

U.S. President Donald Trump earlier stated that a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine would be introduced from May 9 to 11.

Ukraine has also received Russia's agreement to conduct a "1,000 for 1,000" prisoner exchange.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine