Fierce Allegations Amidst Putin's Short-Lived Ceasefire: Moscow and Kyiv in a Heated Spat
Kyiv and Moscow trade allegations over breaches of Putin's truce - Russia and Ukraine allege breaches of Putin's truce by the respective other side.
Crackling tensions between Moscow and Kyiv persist as both sides accuse each other of violating the three-day truce called by Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Amidst the chaos, the General Staff in Kyiv claims that over 100 skirmishes occurred on the battlefield in just 24 hours.
Ukraine alleges that Russian forces made 71 aggressive advances around the mining town of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, according to the General Staff's morning report. Further complaints include incessant shelling of frontline cities with a rocket and over 30 guided aerial bombs.
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However, the Russian side paints a different picture with their claim of a drone attack on the regional administration building in Belgorod. Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov shared a video on Telegram showcasing the wreckage, including possible drone debris. No catastrophic damage to the building was visible, and no casualties were reported, per Gladkov.
Vladimir Putin announced a three-day ceasefire from May 8th to the dawn of May 11th, citing humanitarian concerns. On May 9th, Putin will host a dazzling military parade on Red Square to honor the 77th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in World War II, with Chinese President and Communist Party leader Xi Jinping amongst the distinguished attendees. Ukraine dismissed the ceasefire as a staged spectacle and demanded an elongated truce for 30 days.
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Insights:
- The Ukrainian forces accused Russian forces of repeated violations of the three-day ceasefire that was declared in honor of the 77th anniversary of World War II's victory.
- Specifically, Ukrainian sources reported Russian forces attacking in several areas, including near Chasiv Yar, Bila Hora, Predtechnye, Kurdyumivka, Vilne Pole, and Novosilka, during the specified ceasefire period.
- European leaders and Ukraine have suggested a 30-day ceasefire to commence on May 13th, 2025, which is supported by the U.S. and threatens Russia with new sanctions if they do not comply.
- The Ukrainian authorities have accused Russian forces of violating their own unilateral ceasefire and any suggested international ceasefires multiple times.
- Despite the three-day ceasefire declared by Vladimir Putin in honor of the 77th anniversary of World War II's victory, Ukraine has accused Russian forces of repeated violations.
- The Ukrainian authorities have reported numerous skirmishes and aggressive advances by Russian forces, specifically in areas such as Chasiv Yar, Bila Hora, Predtechnye, Kurdyumivka, Vilne Pole, and Novosilka, during the ceasefire period.
- In contrast, the European Union and its Member States are advocating for a 30-day ceasefire, starting on May 13th, 2025, a proposition which is supported by the U.S. and threatens Russia with new sanctions if they fail to comply.
- The ceasefire called by Vladimir Putin has been dismissed as a staged spectacle by Ukraine, who demands an elongated truce instead.
