Kyiv Summit Defies Putin’s May 9 Parade
Following a Luxembourg meeting, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha invited EU counterparts to demonstrate unity against Russia’s aggression. President Zelenskyy separately plans a May 9th meeting with Coalition of the Willing leaders to discuss post-ceasefire security guarantees for Ukraine. While the location remains unconfirmed, EU diplomats suggest a potential early May visit by several heads of state, potentially including Friedrich Merz, to Ukraine. This contrasts sharply with Russia’s selective invitations to a Moscow Victory Day celebration, excluding major Western powers.
John Q. Hosedrinker