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Russia launches 110 drones, threatens diplomats before Victory Day

5/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Russia warned missions in Kyiv to evacuate, threatening a massive strike if Kyiv disrupts Moscow’s May 9 Victory Day.
Maria Zakharova posted a Telegram video urging diplomats to treat the warning responsibly and leave promptly.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Moscow’s cease-fire offer insincere, said Russia fears Ukrainian drones, and proposed a May 6 cease-fire.
Russia launched 110 drones and missiles overnight, killing two dozen civilians.

History

Historical Context

NATO’s 78-day Operation Allied Force, from 24 March to 10 June 1999, delivered over 38,000 air missions that compelled Yugoslav forces to leave Kosovo. Russia, through FM Yevgeny Primakov’s warning that it would veto any UN authorization, used the same diplomatic pressure now echoed in Moscow’s ultimatum to Kyiv over the May 9 Victory Day parade, illustrating how Russian brinkmanship can precede extended NATO air campaigns.

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Story summary

Russia warned missions in Kyiv to evacuate, threatening a massive strike if Kyiv disrupts Moscow’s May 9 Victory Day.
Maria Zakharova posted a Telegram video urging diplomats to treat the warning responsibly and leave promptly.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Moscow’s cease-fire offer insincere, said Russia fears Ukrainian drones, and proposed a May 6 cease-fire.
Russia launched 110 drones and missiles overnight, killing two dozen civilians.

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