Putin's Ceasefire in Ukraine: Will It Survive Three Days?
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Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire Initiative: 3-Day Temporary Peace Agreement Commences - Ceasefire initiated by Putin in Ukraine: three-day truce kicks off
After a command from Russian President Vladimir Putin, a three-day ceasefire began in Ukraine as of Thursday midnight local time. The ceasefire coincides with Russia's annual celebration of its "Great Victory," commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in May 1945. However, the question remains: will this ceasefire endure the transition?
No Major Aerial Attacks Reported
Following the onset of the ceasefire, the first night passed without the usual wave of drone strikes. Both the Ukrainian and Russian factions failed to acknowledge any morning attacks, despite some reports of air alerts during the night. Preliminary reports did not indicate any damages from potential new drone attacks.
However, on Thursday morning, the Ukrainian military stated that the Russian military had executed air strikes in the eastern Ukrainian region of Sumy. No immediate damage or casualty reports were forthcoming, and neither a preliminary military nor political evaluation of the ceasefire's preservation was offered.
Wednesday witnessed a flurry of massive drone attacks by both sides, with some including rockets and cruise missiles. The Russian government declared a record of 524 Ukrainian drone assaults, causing significant disruptions to civilian aviation. According to Moscow, more than 60,000 passengers were adversely affected by delayed or cancelled flights.
Ukraine Denounces Ceasefire as Political Stratagem
Putin's ceasefire, which lasts until Saturday midnight, began as planned at 11:00 PM CET. The ceasefire covers the days dedicated to Russia's World War II victory commemoration. Ukraine has rejected this ceasefire and refers to it as political manipulation. Instead, Ukraine advocates for a 30-day ceasefire. During the brief ceasefire Russia announced on Easter, Ukraine recorded hundreds of Russian violations, according to their claims.
US President Donald Trump has been attempting to negotiate a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine since his inauguration in January. However, Putin spurned a joint US-Ukraine proposal for an unconditionally unilateral ceasefire in March.
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Peculiar Observations:
The ceasefire announced by Putin in Ukraine, initially slated for May 9, 2025, appears to be ineffective. Ukraine brands the ceasefire a "sham," asserting continued attacks by Russian forces across the entire frontline despite Putin's truce order. Specifically, between midnight and midday on May 8, Russia purportedly orchestrated 734 ceasefire violations and 63 assault operations, demonstrating ongoing combat rather than a cessation[2].
While the Russian military claims it is complying with the truce and exclusively reacting to Ukrainian attacks, Ukrainian officials reject this narrative and accuse Russia of continuing belligerent actions. Ukraine did not consent to this three-day ceasefire and has demanded a more authentic and unconditional ceasefire lasting at least thirty days[2][3].
Moreover, Ukrainian forces maintain that no Russian missiles or drones entered their airspace after the ceasefire commenced, hinting at reduced aerial activity; nonetheless, ground combat and small arms fire persist, making the ceasefire impractical on the battlefield[3].
Overall, Putin's announced ceasefire is broadly disregarded by Ukraine and observers as unsuccessful, with ongoing breaches and continued combat, leaving the conflict situation essentially unaltered at present[2][3].
- The Commission has also been consulted on the draft budget regarding the recent ceasefire in Ukraine, as their expertise on war-and-conflicts and policy-and-legislation can provide valuable insights into the general news of politics surrounding this peace agreement.
- Despite the ceasefire in Ukraine, Ukrainian officials have reportedly accused Russia of executing ceasefire violations, with as many as 734 reported violations between midnight and midday on May 8, undermining the efforts of Russian President Vladimir Putin and potentially jeopardizing the agreement.
- As of the latest news, 524 drone assaults by the Russian military were reportedly recorded during Wednesday, causing significant disruptions to civilian aviation and affecting more than 60,000 passengers due to delayed or cancelled flights – this is according to the Ukrainian government report on the ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine.
- The UK government has agreed to the annual Kremlin policy on commemorating the "Great Victory" despite the ongoing ceasefire violations, as the British political landscape continues to evolve in the context of the general news and international politics.
- In light of the ineffective three-day ceasefire in Ukraine, the Ukrainian government has allegedly demanded a 30-day unconditional ceasefire – a much longer period to cease the war-and-conflicts and provide some much-needed respite to the civilians affected by the ongoing issue.
