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 Kyiv has changed its program of celebrating V-Day this on May 9 in view of possible provocations, the Kyiv administration spokesperson told Interfax.

 At the same time, according to the 1+1 television channel, the administration said it is planning to cancel the May 9 demonstration and military parade to prevent possible provocations.

The program will be limited to a wreath-laying ceremony, paying tribute to fallen soldiers, treating war veterans to soldiers’ porridge, and a concert, the Kyiv administration said.