MOSCOW: Preparations are in full swing for the May 9 Victory Day Parade on Moscow’s Red Square while governors will make decisions on reg...
MOSCOW: Preparations are in full swing for the May 9 Victory Day Parade on Moscow’s Red Square while governors will make decisions on regional events proceeding from security considerations, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday.
The reporters asked the Russian presidential spokesman about the preparations for the Victory Day Parade in the wake of a decision by the authorities of the Kursk Region against holding the event this year. The Kremlin press secretary was asked about whether other May 9 festivities could be cancelled.
"This is the prerogative of the heads of regions. Naturally, they make corresponding decisions proceeding from the interests of ensuring citizens’ security. This is the main and sole priority. As for the main parade, it is being prepared and is planned to be held," Peskov said.
A high (yellow) terrorist alert level and a medium level of response are in effect in the Kursk Region bordering on Ukraine. The regional authorities have enhanced the border control regime in the borderline area, at the entry to and exit from the city of Kurchatov where the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant is located and have increased security on all the regional highways. Enhanced security measures are in place at infrastructural facilities and educational institutions, railway and bus stations. Special alarm buttons have been installed on urban buses.
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