Russia: Trump Notifies Non-Attendance at WWII Victory Commemoration Ceremony
[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] The Kremlin announced on the 10th (local time) that U.S. President Donald Trump informed them that Russia would not attend the 75th anniversary event commemorating the victory in World War II.
Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesperson, told reporters on the same day, "We received notification through diplomatic channels that the (Trump) president will not attend. It is still unknown who will represent the United States at the victory celebration," according to local foreign media.
Russia designates May 9, the day it defeated Germany in World War II, as Victory Day and holds annual commemorative events, including a large-scale military parade in Red Square in front of the Kremlin.
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Especially this year, the Russian government invited President Trump and North Korean State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong-un to the victory celebration, drawing attention to whether the North Korea-U.S. leaders would meet again. However, the event was canceled due to President Trump's absence. Chairman Kim has also not announced whether he will attend.
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