Russian official says 'Victory Day' will have no bearing on military operations in Ukraine
Sergey Lavrov, Russia's foreign minister, said that Moscow's forces will not modify their activities to any certain date
Russian foreign minister said that Moscow's military operations in Ukraine will not be over by the forthcoming anniversary of the country’s liberation after World War II on May 9.
Sergey Lavrov told Italian news site Mediaset that Moscow will not rush to wind off its so-called "special military operation" in time for the anniversary, which commemorates Nazi Germany's surrender to allied troops in 1945.
“Our military will not artificially adjust their actions to any date, including Victory Day,” Lavrov said in the interview.
"We'll solemnly commemorate our victory but the timing and speed of what is happening in Ukraine will hinge on the need to minimize risks for civilians and Russian soldiers," the Russian minister said.