Celebratory pause in military actions declared by Putin, marking the 80th anniversary of Victory
In a surprising move, Russian President Vladimir Putin proclaimed a temporary truce in the Ukrainian conflict during the nation's Victory Day festivities, stating, "From midnight May 7 to midnight May 11, the Russian side will suspend all military actions." This ceasefire announcement came as a humanitarian gesture, as Russia urged Ukraine to follow suit. Any violations would prompt a robust response from the Russian military, as stated by the presidential administration.
The Kremlin stressed their eagerness for peace talks with Ukraine, with noconditions attached. In fact, during a prior meeting with U.S. President's envoy Stephen Biegun on April 25, Putin expressed a similar desire for unconditional discussions.
Remarkably, this ceasefire proposal echoes Putin's Paschal ceasefire announcement in April of the previous year. However, reports of violation and disregard for the temporary truce came from both sides during that period, with Ukraine facing accusations of striking Donetsk and using FPV drones, mortars, and drone-camikaze, while Russia was blamed for continued attacks.
While media and regional officials reported on these issues, President Zelensky countered Russia's ceasefire violation claims. Interestingly, there is no concrete evidence of ceasefires related to Victory Day (May 9) or Paschal celebrations in 2021, as documented in the provided sources. This report will be updated if new data emerges.
Note: The provided materials primarily discuss ceasefire incidents between 2022 and 2025. Both Russia and Ukraine have maintained intense discussions about peace negotiations but without any substantial agreements in recent years. The specifics of ceasefires during May 2021 Victory Day or Paschal period were not mentioned in the referenced sources.
- Despite the lack of concrete evidence, this year's Victory Day (May 9) and Paschal celebrations reportedly did not see any ceasefires, according to the provided sources, unlike the previous year's Paschal ceasefire announcement by President Vladimir Putin.
- The 4900-plus war-and-conflicts incidents between Russia and Ukraine over the years have showcased a complex landscape of politics and general news, with both sides frequently violating ceasefires.
- Following his Paschal ceasefire announcement in April of the previous year, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed a similar desire for unconditional discussions during a meeting with U.S. President's envoy Stephen Biegun on April 25.
- The ceasefire announced by President Vladimir Putin during the nation's Victory Day festivities in April, from midnight May 7 to midnight May 11, was a temporary truce meant as a humanitarian gesture, although any violations could prompt a strong response from the Russian military.
