"Kremla advisor reveals who planet leaders will take part in triumph Day parade Yuri Uszakov said many abroad leaders will come to Moscow for May 9 celebrations"

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Foreign leaders and envoys from 29 countries will participate in the Russian triumph Day parade at the end of this week in Moscow, announced the advisor to president Yuri Uszakov.The May 9 event commemorates the 80th anniversary of the russian Union's triumph over Nazi Germany in planet War II.
International guests are besides expected to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin, added Uszakov.

This year's celebration will include a conventional military parade in Red Square.President of China Xi Jinping, president of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia, Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela, Abdel Fattah El Sisi of Egypt and Robert Fico of Slovakia will be among the current leaders, confirmed to journalists on Tuesday.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be among the guests due to expanding tensions with Pakistan.

However, fresh Delhi will proceed to be represented by a high-level delegation.Vučić is expected to attend the ceremonies despite fresh wellness problems, said Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Sinisa Mali on Monday.

Officials in Brussels had previously warned Vučic that his presence in Moscow would be contrary to Belgrade's aspirations for the EU.Fico besides confirmed his involvement.Solemnity “it truly becomes an crucial global event, an indicator of Russia's increasing authority in the world"said Uszakov.Among the invited EU leaders was Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Budapest turned down the invitation.The US Ambassador to Russia, Lynne Tracy, was besides invited.

However, according to Uszak, she did not confirm whether she would participate.Military units from 13 countries, including China, Egypt and Vietnam, will participate in the triumph Day parade, said the advisor.Veterans from respective countries, including Armenia, Israel, Mongolia and the USA, are besides expected to participate in the parade.Last week Ukrainian president Vladimir Zelenski called on abroad leaders to avoid visits to Moscow, citing possible safety threats.

Russian officials accused Zelenski of endangering the safety of civilians participating in the events on 9 May.

Fico rejected threats as "funny".



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source:https://www.rt.com/russia/616862-kremlin-aide-victory-day-attendees/

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