Kremlin Contemplates 30-Day Truce Proposal, According to Peskov's Announcement
Title: Russia Ponders 30-Day Ceasefire Proposal in Ukraine
In response to a joint ceasefire proposal from Ukraine, Europe, and the United States, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov expressed that Russia will take time to consider this new development. Affirming Russia's openness to dialogue, Peskov showed appreciation for mediators, including the Trump administration, but dismissed any attempts to pressure Russia as fruitless.
When initially asked about the coalition's proposal, Peskov criticized Ukraine for failing to uphold Russia's self-declared three-day ceasefire. However, both Ukrainian authorities and the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that Russia was at fault for violating the ceasefire.
Against the backdrop of the summit on 10 May, the coalition demanded a 30-day armistice for 12 May, with the EU and US threatening to escalate sanctions if Putin refused to cooperate. Refusing the coalition's demand to halt Western arms supplies to Ukraine as a precondition, the coalition maintained the need for an unconditional ceasefire.
Historical Context
Previously, Dmitry Peskov indicated that Russia would insist upon an end to US and European weapons deliveries to Ukraine during any potential ceasefire.
After the coalition of the willing called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire, Putin has the opportunity to contribute to peace or risk further deterioration of diplomatic relations.
References:[1] Ukraine and allies push for Russian ceasefire without preconditions. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-allies-push-russian-ceasefire-without-preconditions-sources-2021-05-11/
- Amid the ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine, Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesperson, is considering a 30-day ceasefire proposal from Ukraine, Europe, and the United States, as stated in the general-news.
- Despite the openness to dialogue, Peskov refuses any attempts to pressure Russia, as pointed out in politics, saying such efforts would be fruitless.
- In light of the summit, the coalition, including the EU and US, has threatened to escalate sanctions if Putin refuses to cooperate with the 30-day armistice, as mentioned in policy-and-legislation.
- Historically, Peskov has insisted upon an end to US and European weapons deliveries to Ukraine during any potential ceasefire, a context that adds complexity to current developments, as seen in the past.
- As the coalition calls for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire, Putin finds himself at a critical juncture in politics: either contributing to peace or risking further deterioration of diplomatic relations, as the situation unfolds.
