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The European Union's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, warned European leaders on Monday against attending Moscow's military celebrations on May 9, urging them to show solidarity with Ukraine.
According to Russian media, President Vladimir Putin's government has extended invitations to the leaders of China, India and Brazil - as well as EU member Slovakia and Serbia, which aspires to join the 27-member bloc.
"What was also discussed very clearly and said by various member states is that any participation in the May 9 parades or celebrations in Moscow will not be taken lightly by the European side, given that Russia is really waging a large-scale war in Europe," Kallas told reporters in Luxembourg after a meeting of foreign ministers.
Kallas added that the EU does not want to see any potential members of the bloc joining Putin's celebrations in Moscow.
The May 9 celebrations mark the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany. Putin has dubiously claimed that his war against Ukraine is an attempt to cleanse the country of Nazis.
Ukraine was inviting senior EU officials and leaders to Kiev on May 9 to counter Russia's military celebrations – a call echoed by Kallas after her meeting with EU foreign ministers.
"I have also called on all member states but also representatives of institutions to visit Kiev as much as possible to truly show our solidarity and that we are with Ukraine," she said.
Viktor Orban's office has said that the Hungarian prime minister will not attend the parade in Moscow.
Slovak leader Robert Fico said in November 2024 that he would participate.
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