Russia suggets potential abstention from a 30-day ceasefire
Rethinkin' That Ceasefire, Eh?
Russian president's press secretary Dmitry Peskov seems to be steering clear of a 30-day ceasefire as proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In a candid chat, Peskov hinted that Russia might need more than just a long truce to find a resolution.
"Yeah, we heard Zelensky's suggestion. But if we're talking about a prolonged pause, usual Putinesque items come into play. Those details matter too," Peskov mentioned, reminding us of President Vladimir Putin's announcement of a 3-day ceasefire on the 80th anniversary of World War II's victory.
Peskov further explained that Russia's been waiting for a response from the Ukrainian regime on this peace gesture. "Putin extended a kind gesture... a temporary halt on victory day. Seems like the Kiev clan's (Russian slang for Ukrainian government) yet to reply on their intentions," Peskov concluded.
It appears Putin's got a wishlist for such a ceasefire. The list includes questions concerning Ukraine's mobilization and weapons supply, control and verification issues, and determining violations. Moreover, Putin's worried about what to do with Ukrainian soldiers stationed in the Kursk region of Russia.
Back in April, Putin announced a 72-hour truce on the days commemorating World War II's victory. Russia suggested Ukraine should follow suit, but Zelensky was after a more substantial 30-day pause in hostilities. Unfortunately, data suggests that during Russia's so-called "Easter ceasefire," military activities continued unabated.
Background Check:
- In April, the Kremlin announced Putin's unilateral declaration of a "ceasefire" on the 80th anniversary of World War II's victory.
- Russia encouraged Ukraine to join the celebration with a similar ceasefire.
- However, Zelensky wanted a full, immediate 30-day cessation of hostilities.
- Previously, Putin had proposed a "Easter ceasefire" that was supposed to halt all military actions in Ukraine from April 19 to April 21. Moscow claimed the truce would hold only if reciprocated by Ukraine.
- During this "Easter ceasefire," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported an escalation in Russian shelling and the use of kamikaze drones by the occupiers on the frontlines.
Curiosity Files:The Kremlin expects Ukraine to relinquish significant territory in Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhia, and Kherson oblasts, cease its goal to join NATO, and halt western arms supplies, if a long-term ceasefire is to be achieved. These conditions are deemed non-negotiable by Russia for any lasting peace negotiations.
- Vladimir Putin's press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, indicated that Russia may need more than a 30-day ceasefire proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to find a resolution, implying that such a truce might not be sufficient.
- Peskov mentioned that President Vladimir Putin had previously announced a 3-day ceasefire on the 80th anniversary of World War II's victory, suggesting that the details of any ceasefire are important and merit consideration.
- The Russian president has expressed concerns regarding Ukraine's mobilization, weapons supply, control and verification issues, and determining violations as part of any ceasefire agreement.
- During a previous "Easter ceasefire" proposal by Putin, military activities continued unabated despite Moscow's claims that the truce would hold only if reciprocated by Ukraine, underscoring the complexity and challenges in war-and-conflicts related politics and general news.
