Ukraine has opposed the three-day ceasefire announced by Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin on the anniversary of the end of World War II.
For its part, Ukraine has presented an offer for an immediate and long-term ceasefire. “If Russia really wants peace, it should immediately cease fire,” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha wrote on X.
Ukraine is ready to support a permanent, stable and complete ceasefire. This should last at least 30 days and not just during the military parade in Moscow, Sybiha wrote, A2 reports.
Putin had previously unilaterally declared a ceasefire in Ukraine for the period from May 8 to 10, as Russia commemorates the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. “From midnight on May 7-8 and until midnight on May 10-11, the Russian side declares a ceasefire,” the Kremlin said in a statement. “In the event of a violation of the ceasefire by the Ukrainian side, the Russian armed forces will give an appropriate and effective response.”
Every year, Russia celebrates May 9 as Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War, as World War II is locally called. A huge military parade is planned for Red Square. Numerous heads of state are expected, including China's Xi Jinping. Western leaders are staying away from the show of force in view of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
Putin recently announced a ceasefire for the Easter holidays. Although the fighting has subsided over time, both sides have accused each other of repeated violations of the ceasefire. The announcement of the three-day ceasefire came after US President Donald Trump called on the Russian side to “cease fire” and for Putin to “sign a deal” to end the war in Ukraine. The United States is currently trying to broker a lasting ceasefire between Moscow and Kiev. However, so far, the Kremlin has not been prepared to make any concessions. (A2 Televizion)
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