Dmitri Peskov dismisses prospect of 30-day truce unless all complications are resolved.
**"Hey there! Let's talk about the ongoing standoff between Russia and Ukraine regarding a long-term ceasefire.
Following Zelensky's statement, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov didn't mince words, calling Kiev's reaction to Moscow's truce announcement on the 80th anniversary of Victory a manipulation.
Putin announced a three-day truce, from May 8 to May 11, and encouraged Kiev to follow suit. But things got complicated when the Kremlin made it clear that if the Ukrainian military breaches the ceasefire, the Russian Armed Forces will respond accordingly. On top of that, Russia showed that they're open for peace talks without any preconditions.
Zelensky didn't offer a clear response, requesting a 30-day ceasefire instead. The White House chimed in, reminding everyone that Trump's efforts aim for a full halt to hostilities in Ukraine.
Historically, both sides have expressed a willingness to negotiate. Putin confirmed Russia's support for the US peace initiative, but noted the importance of discussing specifics like military actions along the entire contact line and the purpose of the truce. He emphasized the need for a long-lasting peace.
Whenever they speak of peace, it seems they're talking past each other. Russia goes for symbolic, brief ceasefires while Ukraine pushes for a 30-day one, monitored by third parties to prevent Russian exploitation. trust issues keep cropping up due to past truce violations.
The US is scaling back direct mediation, leaving a question mark over future sanctions based on Russia's behavior. Meanwhile, territorial disputes loom large, with any potential deal potentially codifying Russia's occupation of a significant portion of Ukrainian territory.
All this points towards a stalemate. Putin's conflicting messages of peace and intensified offensives, along with Ukraine's demands for security guarantees, don't bode well for a quick resolution."
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- Despite the announcement of a three-day ceasefire by Putin, Vladimir, the Kremlin has indicated that they are ready to respond if the Ukrainian military violates the truce.
- On the anniversary of Victory, Vladimir announced a truce, but the Kremlin's warning about potential responses to ceasefire breaches has sparked concerns about further violations in war-and-conflicts.
- Following Dmitry Peskov's claims of manipulation by Kiev, the ongoing discussions about a long-term ceasefire in Ukraine's general news section continue to be marked by distrust and political tension.
- Despite past truce violations, Ukraine is pushing for a 30-day ceasefire, monitored by third parties, to prevent Russian exploitation and ensure a lasting peace, in contrast to Russia's approach of symbolic, brief ceasefires.
