Three-Day Truce in Ukraine: Putin's Ceasefire Unraveling?
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Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a three-day ceasefire, as per reports from the Russian media, which reportedly went into effect on Thursday at midnight local time. The truce is intended to mark the 80th anniversary of the "Great Victory," the surrender of Nazi Germany in May 1945. The ceasefire is expected to last until Saturday night.
Quiet Night, Tense Morning
After the ceasefire took effect, the night passed without the usual major drone attacks. Despite some reports of air alerts during the night, neither the Ukrainian nor the Russian side reported any attacks in the morning. There were no initial reports of damage from any new drone attacks.
However, the Ukrainian military reported on Thursday morning that Russian forces had carried out air strikes in the eastern Ukrainian region of Sumy. Initial reports did not indicate any damage or casualties. No official military or political assessment has been made yet as to whether the ceasefire is holding.
On the previous day, both sides reported numerous drone attacks and occasional rocket and missile strikes. Russia reported a record 524 Ukrainian drone attacks, causing significant disruptions to civil aviation. Over 60,000 passengers were affected due to delayed or canceled flights, according to Moscow.
Ceasefire: Political Machination or Peaceful Pause?
The ceasefire declared by Putin started at midnight local time (23:00 CET) and is set to last for 72 hours until Saturday midnight. The truce coincides with Russia's commemoration of its victory over Nazi Germany and the end of World War II in 1945.
Ukraine has not agreed to the ceasefire and has described it as a political maneuver. Instead, Kyiv advocates for a 30-day ceasefire. During a brief ceasefire declared by Russia at Easter, Ukraine reported hundreds of violations by Russia.
US President Donald Trump has been trying to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine since his inauguration in January. However, Putin rejected a joint US-Ukraine proposal for an unconditional ceasefire in March.
- Ceasefire
- Violations
- Ukraine
- Russia
- Vladimir Putin
- Kremlin
Insights
Despite Putin's declaration of a ceasefire, military activities continue on both sides, with both Ukrainian and Russian sources accusing each other of violating the truce. Ukraine reported over 734 ceasefire violations and 63 assault operations by Russian forces from midnight to midday on May 8. The ceasefire has not provided a significant reduction in violence, with both sides engaging in combat operations.
- The Commission has been consulted on the draft budget regarding the ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, given its unraveling apparent due to persistent violations on both sides.
- Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, declared a three-day ceasefire, but despite it being in effect, Ukrainian sources have reported over 734 ceasefire violations and 63 assault operations by Russian forces.
- In the midst of the ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine, politics remains a critical factor, with Ukraine advocating for a 30-day ceasefire instead of the one declared by Putin, describing the current one as a political maneuver.
- The Kremlin's ceasefire has not led to a significant reduction in violence as anticipated, with both Ukraine and Russia continuing to engage in combat operations, making general news headlines and raising alerts.
