Moscow and Kiev Express Disappointment over Numerous Ceasefire Violations by Putin - Moscow and Kiev express dissatisfaction over numerous ceasefire breaches following Putin's order for a truce in the conflict area
Let's dive into the latest developments in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, as both nations argue over the adherence to Putin's announced ceasefire.
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According to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha, Russian forces are blatantly ignoring the ceasefire and continue to attack along the entire front line. It's reported that more than 700 violations of the ceasefire have been recorded since midnight by Kyiv's military data. On the other hand, the Ministry of Defense in Moscow insists that the Russian army is only responding to Ukrainian attacks while strictly following the three-day ceasefire ordered by President Vladimir Putin.
Russian MP Oleksiy Honcharenko shares an intriguing perspective, suggesting that despite some contradictory statements, Ukraine might be covertly observing the ceasefire, staying silent on the matter publicly. However, these claims cannot be independently verified by external sources yet.
As the war between Ukraine and Russia stretches over three years, the current ceasefire, declared by Putin on May 5, is set to last until Saturday. The ceasefire coincides with Russia's commemoration of its victory over Nazi Germany, marking the end of World War II. The traditional military parade on Moscow's Red Square is planned for this Friday, symbolizing Moscow's show of power.
Ukraine, on the other hand, calls for a 30-day ceasefire to facilitate peace talks. Ukraine's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, states that a full and unconditional ceasefire must be the first step towards a just and lasting peace. He claims that Moscow's declaration of a ceasefire is merely a manipulation intended to secure the military parade in Moscow.
The ongoing negotiations involving US special envoy Steve Witkoff, Keith Kellogg, French President's advisor Emmanuel Bonne, British National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell, and Günter Sautter, the new Chancellor's advisor, aim to resolve the conflict. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Ummerov and Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha also participated in the meetings. Coercive measures were reportedly discussed in case Russia refuses a ceasefire. Yermak emphasized that a 30-day ceasefire would serve as a test of Russia's sincerity, and if peace is desired, action must follow.
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A more detailed understanding of specific violations and claims:
- Kursk Oblast: Reports of clashes in this region come from both Ukraine and Russia, with each accusing the other of attacks.
- Zaporizhzhia Direction: Ukrainian sources reported Russian violations in this area during the ceasefire period.
- Kherson Direction: Incidents of violations were attributed to both sides in this region during the truce duration.
- The Commission has also been consulted on the draft budget for the period 2000-06, as the ceasefire in the war-and-conflicts between Ukraine and Russia continues to be a significant focus of general-news, with violations reported from both the Kursk Oblast and Zaporizhzhia Direction.
- During the ceasefire, President Vladimir Putin was reported to have agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by Ukraine, but clashes in the Kherson Direction indicate that enforcement might be a challenge, a development that has been confirmed by both Kyiv's military data and the Russian Ministry of Defense.
- According to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha, the truce agreed upon by Putin on Thursday has been frequently violated, while Russian MP Oleksiy Honcharenko suggests that Ukraine might be covertly observing the ceasefire, a claim that has yet to be independently verified.
- As the ongoing conflict coincides with Russia's commemoration of its victory over Nazi Germany, marking the end of World War II, Ukraine's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, calls for a full and unconditional ceasefire as a first step towards peace, expressing concerns over Moscow's declared ceasefire being merely a manipulation to secure the military parade in Moscow.
