So why hasn’t Zelinski attacked in prior years? Ah, the clue here is that had he done so, this would not still be a Special Military Operation with legal limitations imposed by the Duma. Instead if Ukraine attacked Moscow during this celebration, they would invite the real possibility of a declaration of war... by China, and any other attendees whose leaders were attacked.
Zelinski’s cocaine fueled announcements do not necessarily translate into action. Just as he was coked up at the White House visit, he is known to be unstable. The US would have approve any attack on Moscow, or suffer the consequences.
Almost every nuclear power has a simple doctrine. The US policy on being attacked in CONUS by another Nation’s Proxy is that the Sponsoring Nation is responsible for said attacks.
Ukraine attacking Moscow on that date invites the real possibility that War breaks out. The US is endnagered by Zelinski’s bluster. Even if Ukraine used a Storm Shadow supplied by Britian and US targeting data, we are still responsible.
I say Zelinski do it. Absolutely attack Moscow and harm Xi from China. NATO might find itself facing a million screaming Chinese in Ukraine.
Ukraine has launched numerous drone attacks against Moscow in the past, and will undoubtedly continue to do so in the future.
Ukraine attacking Moscow on that date invites the real possibility that War breaks out.
War has already broken out. It broke out more than three years ago. Russia has forcibly annexed vast swathes of Ukrainian territory, killed hundreds of thousands, etc.
From the point of view of the rules of war, May 9 is a day just like any other.
I would love to see Putin, himself, get hit by a drone.
Regards,