Russia said it intercepted 347 Ukrainian drones overnight ahead of Victory Day celebrations, amid escalating tensions and failed ceasefire efforts. Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of continuing attacks,

May 6 (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry said ⁠on ⁠Wednesday that it ⁠had warned diplomatic missions to evacuate staff promptly ​from Kyiv in the event of a mass strike by Moscow ‌in response to any attempt ‌by Ukraine to disrupt Russia's May 9 Victory Day ⁠commemorations.

Russia is hosting a scaled-down version of the parade this year, saying it won't display military equipment due to the war situation.

Kremlin tightens security before Russia’s biggest national celebration on 9 May amid fears of Ukrainian drone strikes

Moscow’s Cyndi and Daryle Faircloth were named this year’s queen and king of the 53rd Moscow Renaissance Fair, which takes place this Saturday and Sunday at East City Park. Like the royals who came before them, they are being recognized for years of involvement in Moscow community events.

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow threatens foreign embassies in Kyiv and tells countries to evacuate staff - Russian foreign ministry urges countries with diplomatic missions in Kyiv to treat warning

The department claims that even "whitelist" websites, which usually open during mobile internet outages, will be blocked on May 9. "Ensuring the security of holiday events" was cited as the reason for the restrictions.