Unfiltered Kremlin Response to Ukraine's Ceasefire Proposal
Medvedev Accused of Shelving Peace Plans
In the face of a proposed 30-day ceasefire by Ukraine and international allies, the Kremlin has opted for robust, unapologetic language. Dmitri Medvedev, a key figure in Russian Security Council, has bluntly advised Ukrainian peace plans to "shove 'em". This remark was aimed at the "Coalition of the Willing" meeting in Kyiv, attended by Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Politics & Sanctions - The meeting in Kyiv was a pivotal event, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj and other leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, Keir Starmer, and Donald Tusk, discussing the potential consequences for Russia if it fails to comply with the proposed ceasefire. The threat of additional sanctions looms large, according to Merz, who also stated that Putin should realize that carrying on with the war is pointless.
Medvedev has taken issue with the confrontational approach of the visiting leaders, stating that they should be discussing peace, not threats. He posed the question of whether offering Russia the choice between a ceasefire for the "hordes" or new sanctions is a wise move.
Dmitri Peskov, a key Kremlin spokesman, has echoed Medvedev's concerns about a confrontational stance from the Europeans. He has highlighted contradictory statements from Europe, suggesting a stronger inclination towards conflict than reconciliation.
Interestingly, before the recent ultimatum, Peskov made it clear that Russia would remain undeterred by sanctions. Moreover, a ceasefire, according to Peskov, should not provide Ukraine with an opportunity to reorganize militarily. He has proposed one concrete condition for a 30-day ceasefire: the halt of Western arms supplies to Ukraine.
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- Dmitri Peskov
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- Volodymyr Selenskyj
- Emmanuel Macron
- Friedrich Merz
- Keir Starmer
- Donald Tusk
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- Poland
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Insight - It's worth noting that, following the harsh rhetoric from the Kremlin, Russia declared a three-day ceasefire to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over the Nazis. This brief pause took place from May 8 to May 10, during which a Victory Day parade was held in Moscow, attended by international leaders such as Chinese President Xi Jinping[2][3]. Dmitry Medvedev had previously voiced concerns about potential threats to Kyiv's safety if Ukraine were to attack during these celebrations.
- Dmitri Medvedev, a member of the Russian Security Council, criticized the confrontational approach of visiting leaders, suggesting that offering Russia a choice between a ceasefire or new sanctions may not be wise.
- In response to the proposed ceasefire by Ukraine and international allies, the Kremlin has maintained a firm stance, with Dmitri Peskov stating that a ceasefire should not provide Ukraine with an opportunity to reorganize militarily.
- The Commission has also adopted a proposal for a directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, which is another issue on the political agenda unrelated to the war and conflicts in Ukraine.
- On a separate note, it's notable that after the harsh rhetoric from the Kremlin, Russia declared a three-day ceasefire to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over the Nazis, with the ceasefire taking place from May 8 to May 10.
