Russian three-day truce sets designated areas for cessation of hostilities, as specified by the Kremlin
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Russia's suggestion for a temporary truce during significant holidays, including May 8, 9, and 10, is more than just a seasonal greeting. According to Dmitry Peskov, it serves as a "test" to gauge Ukraine's eagerness for a long-term, sustainable peace between Russia and Ukraine (source: TASS).
Moscow is looking forward to "unequivocal, conclusive statements, and most crucially, actions from Kyiv" indicating a desire to de-escalate the ongoing conflict during the holidays, Peskov added (source: TASS).
Vladimir Putin announced a truce during his celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War on April 28. The truce spans three days, from midnight on May 8 to midnight on May 11 (source: TASS). Unsurprisingly, Russia urged Ukraine to follow suit.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, however, was less than enthusiastic, tagging the Russian initiative as a "manipulation." Instead, he called for Russia to halt hostilities "for at least 30 days" (source: Interfax Ukraine). In the Kremlin's view, such a ceasefire would be impossible without addressing all intricacies (source: TASS).
Previously, both Russia and Ukraine expressed intentions to negotiate. On March 13, Vladimir Putin stated that Russia supports the US peace initiative, but, he noted, "there are nuances" that need to be addressed (source: TASS). These matters involve military actions along the 2,000 km-long contact line and the ultimate objectives of the truce. Putin emphasized the ceasefire's purpose should be to facilitate long-term peace (source: TASS).
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Insights:Russia's proposal for a three-day ceasefire is viewed by Ukraine as a "theatrical performance" meant to alleviate Russia's international isolation, allowing for uninterrupted military parades. Key disagreements surround the duration vs. intent of the truce, with Ukraine adhering to a 30-day ceasefire and raising concerns about ongoing attacks like the May 4 drone strike in Kyiv. Additionally, Ukraine suspects that the truce could be used as a tactical move to regroup Russian forces or justify further aggression post-ceasefire. Concurrently, Ukraine is strengthening its defenses, securing 1.8 million artillery shells through a Czech-led initiative for the future and advancing training plans for F-16s to counter Russian air superiority.
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- Dmitry Peskov, a Russian spokesperson, suggested a three-day truce over significant holidays, including May 8, 9, and 10, as a test to gauge Ukraine's willingness for a long-term, sustainable peace in the context of war-and-conflicts and politics.
- Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian President, dismissed Russia's truce proposal as a "manipulation" and instead urged a 30-day ceasefire to de-escalate the conflict, raising concerns about ongoing attacks such as the May 4 drone strike in Kyiv.
- The ongoing negotiations between Russia and Ukraine involve addressing military actions along the 2,000 km-long contact line and the ultimate objectives of the truce, with Zelensky emphasizing the purpose of the ceasefire should be to facilitate long-term peace.
- Meanwhile, Ukraine is strengthening its defenses by securing 1.8 million artillery shells through a Czech-led initiative and advancing training plans for F-16s to counter Russian air superiority in the general-news arena.
