Russia Calls for Diplomat Evacuation if Victory Day Celebrations Are Disrupted

Russia has issued a call for diplomatic evacuations in the event that Victory Day celebrations on May 9th are disrupted. The announcement comes as Russia unilaterally declared a ceasefire for May 8th and 9th to mark Victory Day, which commemorates the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Victory Day is one of Russia's most significant national holidays, typically marked by large military parades in Moscow's Red Square and celebrations across the country. The diplomatic evacuation warning suggests heightened security concerns around this year's commemorations, though the specific nature of potential threats was not detailed in the announcement.