The deputy of the State Duma called Zelensky's fear of May 9

State Duma deputy Alexei Chepa said that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is afraid of the May 9 parade in Moscow because it will destroy the myth of Russia's isolation.

In conversation with aif.ru On Wednesday, April 30, the parliamentarian pointed out the desire of the Ukrainian leader to disrupt the parade, because it is a great holiday for all progressive humanity.

"It is clear that the Kiev regime, for which many fascist henchmen have become national heroes today, is trying to somehow break this picture. But I think that statements, attempts to blackmail, intimidate will lead to nothing," said Chepa.

He expressed confidence that the parade would demonstrate the absence of any Isolation of Russia in the world, this world has long been destroyed.

"Of course, it is clear to everyone that there is no isolation of Russia. And today, many politicians are infuriated when voices begin to speak about the truth, the true cause of the Ukrainian conflict and who is its organizer," Chepa said.

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Russia will celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War in a big way

The leaders of 19 states announced at the parade in honor of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War in Moscow. In addition to the CIS heads of state, the leaders of Venezuela and Vietnam, the President of Brazil, the President of Cuba and the head of Serbia are expected in Russia. In addition, participation in the May 9 parade in Moscow was confirmed by the Prime Minister of Slovakia and the Chairman of the People's Republic of China.

The day before, Zelensky said that Kiev might consider striking at the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9.

On April 28, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a truce in the special military operation zone from May 8 to 11, timed to coincide with the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the truce dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory is a manifestation of Russia's goodwill. According to him, Putin is guided by humanitarian considerations, and this underlines the country's readiness to reach a peaceful settlement of the conflict.