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Trump excludes showing up at Moscow victory parade
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has dismissed rumors suggesting he plans to attend Moscow’s annual World War II victory parade. In response to questions on Friday, Trump told reporters, "No, no I’m not," denying any intention to travel to Moscow for the May 9 event.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also denied any such meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speculation about a potential visit surfaced after French magazine Le Point cited sources claiming Trump would meet Putin in Moscow on Victory Day.
The May 9 celebration is a significant occasion in Russia, with heads of state and dignitaries often attending to watch the military parade in Red Square and pay respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The last US president to attend was George W. Bush, during the 60th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in 2005.
Earlier this month, Peskov expressed that Putin would be open to hosting world leaders in Moscow, but no official confirmation of Trump’s attendance has been made. Trump and Putin had a phone conversation on February 12, setting the stage for US-Russian talks held recently in Riyadh. Trump's approach has drawn criticism, particularly from Ukrainian and EU officials, as he diverges from the policies of the Biden administration, which focused on isolating Moscow. Tensions between Washington and Kiev have escalated further with Trump’s recent remarks calling Ukrainian President Zelensky a “dictator without elections.”
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also denied any such meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speculation about a potential visit surfaced after French magazine Le Point cited sources claiming Trump would meet Putin in Moscow on Victory Day.
The May 9 celebration is a significant occasion in Russia, with heads of state and dignitaries often attending to watch the military parade in Red Square and pay respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The last US president to attend was George W. Bush, during the 60th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in 2005.
Earlier this month, Peskov expressed that Putin would be open to hosting world leaders in Moscow, but no official confirmation of Trump’s attendance has been made. Trump and Putin had a phone conversation on February 12, setting the stage for US-Russian talks held recently in Riyadh. Trump's approach has drawn criticism, particularly from Ukrainian and EU officials, as he diverges from the policies of the Biden administration, which focused on isolating Moscow. Tensions between Washington and Kiev have escalated further with Trump’s recent remarks calling Ukrainian President Zelensky a “dictator without elections.”
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