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Russia's future actions in Ukraine, as unveiled by the Kremlin.

Russian actions towards Ukraine hinge on the success of the ceasefire commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, as stated by Presidential advisor on international affairs Yury Ushakov.

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The future actions of Russia towards Ukraine significantly hinge on the success of the truce to...
The future actions of Russia towards Ukraine significantly hinge on the success of the truce to honor the 75th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, as per Yuri Ushakov, advisor to the President of the Russian Federation on foreign affairs.

Russia's future actions in Ukraine, as unveiled by the Kremlin.

Ceasefire Woes Persist Between Russia and Ukraine Amidst 80th Anniversary of Victory Day

The trajectory of Russia's actions towards Ukraine hangs in the balance, as the ongoing ceasefire for the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War is far from a definitive peace. This perspective was shared by Yuri Ushakov, Assistant to the President of Russia for International Affairs, during an interview.

"Time will tell if the ceasefire holds true," Ushakov stated, replying to a question addressing Kiev's perceived interference with foreign leaders visiting Moscow for Victory Day celebrations, and its potential impact on Russia's negotiations with Ukraine sans preconditions. The ceasefire initiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin commenced at midnight on May 8th and will persist until the stroke of midnight on May 11th.

The Russian Defense Ministry reported today that their armed forces are adhering to the ceasefire, while Ukrainian forces continue military operations against Russian troops. According to the ministry's reports, there have been an alarming 488 ceasefire violations by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Moving onto matters with the American administration, Ushakov acknowledged that there are daily or alternate-day communication lines open for discussions on Ukrainian settlement issues and various other topics. There are ongoing talks with US President's special envoy Steve Whitcoff, as well as other representatives of the American administration.

News outlet RIA "Novy Day" shares this insight from Moscow, Natalia Petrova, as Russia and Ukraine tread on familiar turf in their ongoing standoff. The 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War has failed to yield any tangible progress in the ceasefire negotiations, with ongoing hostilities and a steady stalemate in sight.

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The Ukrainian Defense Minister recently reported an astounding 734 ceasefire violations within a 12-hour period, highlighting persistent tensions despite the calls for peace[1]. On the other hand, the U.S. officials have criticized Russia for its reluctance to approve a comprehensive 30-day ceasefire proposal — a plan Ukraine remains committed to, which also includes a continuously renewable ceasefire covering sea, air, and land for at least 30 days. Ukraine is prepared to immediately sign and implement a "ceasefire in place" involving mutual withdrawal of forces 15 kilometers from the frontline, forming a 30-kilometer demilitarized zone that would be monitored by an unspecified mechanism. Allies from the UK and France have offered to station a "ceasefire force" west of the Dnipro River to support enforcement[2].

Despite the significance of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the anniversary has not led to any discernible progress in the ceasefire negotiations, with ongoing conflict and a failure to reach agreement in sight[1][2].

[1] Schwartz, Steven Lee, and Maxim Tovaerts. "Russian, Ukrainian Troops Exchange Fire in Donbas as Ceasefire Holds." Associated Press, 4 May 2025.

[2] "[Ukraine's Ukrainian President] Calls for ‘Supervised' Russia Ceasefire Pact." BBC News, 30 April 2025.

  1. Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, announced a ceasefire to coincide with the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, but the trajectory of Russia's actions towards Ukraine remains uncertain as ceasefire violations continue.
  2. Despite ongoing communication lines with the American administration about Ukrainian settlement issues and various other topics, there has been no agreement on a comprehensive 30-day ceasefire proposal between Russia and Ukraine.
  3. The ceasefire initiated by Putin commenced on May 8th and is scheduled to last until May 11th, but Ukrainian forces have reported a high number of ceasefire violations, indicating that the standoff between Russia and Ukraine continues in war-and-conflicts politics.
  4. News outlets have reported that the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War has failed to yield any tangible progress in the ceasefire negotiations, with ongoing hostilities and a steady stalemate in sight.

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