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Sybiha stated that in recent years, influential powers have repeatedly asked Ukraine not to strike Russia on May 9

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Andrii Sybiha received notes from influential states requesting not to strike the RF on May 9. The Foreign Minister called this a recognition of Ukraine's combat capabilities.

Sybiha stated that in recent years, influential powers have repeatedly asked Ukraine not to strike Russia on May 9

Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha reported that in recent years he has received diplomatic notes from influential states requesting not to launch strikes on Russia during the May 9 parade, UNN reports.

"Over the past years, I have collected a small collection of diplomatic notes from very influential states with appeals not to launch strikes on Russia during the May 9 parade when their leaders were present there," 

– Sybiha stated at the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) "Strategic Ark" conference.

According to the minister, such appeals are evidence of the recognition of Ukrainian capabilities.

"This is a recognition of our capabilities and another signal: do not mess with Ukraine," 

– the head of the MFA added.

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As a reminder

In 2026, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy allowed the May 9 parade to be held in Moscow by signing a corresponding decree.