Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Evgeni Perebiynis told reporters on Tuesday that Ukraine will not be sending any representatives to Moscow in May to celebrate victory, noting that "under conditions of Russian aggression against Ukraine, there can be no participation of Ukrainian representatives in events in Moscow."
The Ministry spokesman noted that "in view of Russian aggression against Ukraine," the participation of representatives of other countries "will be considered by Ukraine as a demonstration of solidarity with the aggressor." Ultimately, Perebiynis notes, this solidarity with the aggressor may affect our bilateral relations with the relevant countries."
Over the weekend, Kremlin Chief of Staff Sergei Ivanov noted that the leaders of at least 25 states from across the world will attend Moscow's celebrations May 9th. The leaders of China, Vietnam, the Czech Republic, Cuba and North Korea have confirmed their attendance. Meanwhile, the leaders of Germany, Britain, Poland, the Baltic States and the United States have confirmed that they won't be attending.
