[Source/Observer Network, Lin Chenli] According to reports by Politico EU and other media outlets, on April 14 local time, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Borrell warned European leaders not to participate in Russia's Victory Day celebrations on May 9, but instead to show support for Ukraine.

After the EU Foreign Ministers' meeting on that day, Borrell told reporters, "Member states have already clearly discussed that, given that Russia has launched a full-scale war in Europe, any participation in Moscow's parade or celebrations on May 9 will not be taken lightly."

She added that the EU does not wish to see any potential member state participating in Russia's Victory Day celebrations. According to Russian media reports, Russia has extended invitations to Slovakia, an EU country, and Serbia, which aspires to join the EU.

On April 14 local time, Borrell addressed reporters after the EU Foreign Ministers' meeting. EU

On April 14 local time, EU foreign ministers held a meeting in Luxembourg to discuss major challenges facing the EU in diplomatic affairs, with the Ukrainian issue at the top of the agenda. During the meeting, they discussed how to further assist Ukraine in countering Russia and providing more military aid to Ukraine.

Borrell stated that Ukraine has agreed to an unconditional ceasefire for one month, but there has been no sign from Russia agreeing to this yet. Obviously, the EU needs to increase its support for Ukraine. This year, European countries have pledged 23 billion euros, an increase from last year.

"Now the EU must exert maximum pressure on Russia to truly end this conflict," Borrell said.

Ukraine is inviting senior EU officials and leaders to visit Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, on May 9 to counter Russia's "Victory Day." Since 2023, President Zelenskyy of Ukraine has stipulated that Ukraine celebrates "European Day" every May 9.

Borrell echoed this appeal during her meeting with EU foreign ministers on April 14: "I also urge all EU member states and institutional representatives to visit Kiev as much as possible to truly demonstrate our support and show that we stand with Ukraine."

This May 9, Russia will hold a celebration for the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War in Moscow. Previously, Slovak Prime Minister Pellegrini and Serbian President Vucic confirmed their attendance. The office of Hungarian Prime Minister Orban stated that Orban would not attend the parade.

In response to whether plans are being made to invite US representatives to attend the Moscow parade on May 9, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova mentioned in March that the guest list is being finalized and invitations are being issued.

Regarding whether former US President Trump was invited to attend, Russian presidential press secretary Peskov stated on February 13 that the teams of Putin and Trump have begun preparations for a meeting, but Putin inviting Trump to visit Russia does not mean that Trump will attend Russia's Victory Day events.

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