Zelenskyy Seizes Diplomatic Chance with fresh 30-Day Truce Offer to Putin amid Ongoing Conflict
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International Opportunity for Dialogue - "Diplomatic Proposal Extended": Selenksky Proposes an Additional 30 Days of Ceasefire to Putin.
Amidst the Russian-declared three-day ceasefire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reasserted his proposal for a 30-day respite in hostilities, stating, "Our Ukrainian proposition for a temporary cessation of combat operations persists." He emphasized that this proposed pause could provide an opportunity for diplomacy. However, Zelenskyy lamented the lack of a response from Russia, with the exception of further Russian assaults. Preceding the ceasefire announced by Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin at midnight, the Russian army bombarded Ukraine on Wednesday with drones and missiles.
Zelenskyy Justifies Ukraine's Counterattacks
In the wake of intensified Ukrainian drone activity near Moscow, causing disturbances in civilian air traffic and affecting tens of thousands of passengers according to Russian reports, Zelenskyy defended these counterattacks, commenting, "It's entirely justifiable that the sky above the aggressor, Russia, remains tumultuous today."
Putin has singlehandedly declared a ceasefire from Thursday to Saturday to honor the 80th anniversary of Russia's World War II victory.
- Ukraine
- Ceasefire Proposal
- Russia
- Vladimir Putin
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Drone Strikes
Behind the Headlines:
While there is no recent evidence of a direct 30-day ceasefire offer from Zelenskyy to Putin, discussions have taken place:
- U.S. Proposition: More recently, U.S. President Donald Trump put forth a proposition for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the importance of compliance from both parties and mentioning potential additional sanctions if fighting continues[2]. Ukraine has shown willingness to agree to a comprehensive ceasefire, but Russia has yet to accept such terms[3].
- Russian Ceasefire Violations: The ceasefire declared by Russia on May 8 was unilaterally announced, but Ukrainian sources claim repeated violations of this ceasefire by Russian forces[1].
- Negotiation Obstacles: The intricacies of negotiating a lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine remain challenging due to substantial differences between the two nations, with Russia's demands for the termination of the war being deemed excessive by the U.S.[3].
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian President, proposed a 30-day ceasefire amid ongoing conflict with Russia, emphasizing that such a pause could foster diplomacy.
- Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin chief, declared a ceasefire from Thursday to Saturday to commemorate Russia's World War II victory, but Ukraine has accused Russian forces of violating this ceasefire.
- Amid increased Ukrainian drone activity near Moscow, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy defended these counterattacks, stating they were justifiable given Russia's status as the aggressor.
- Recent discussions include a 30-day unconditional ceasefire proposition put forth by U.S. President Donald Trump, with Ukraine expressing a willingness to agree to a comprehensive ceasefire, while Russia has yet to accept the terms.
