Putin's Three-Day Truce for Ukraine: Will It Survive the Test?
Escalating Conflict Resolution: Three-Day Truce Initiated between Putin and Ukraine - Three-day truce initiated in Ukraine, driven by Putin's decision
You've got a fight on your hands, pal! Russian Prez, Vladimir Putin, called for a three-day truce in the ol' Ukraine battlefield as of last Thursday at midnight local time. The reason? To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the freakin' "great victory," that's when Nazi Germany surrendered in May 1945. But will this truce last until Saturday night? Let's dive in, shall we?
The Quiet Night, and Then Some
With Russia's peace declaration in place, the quiet of the night passed without the usual bombardment of drones. No major attacks were reported in the morning from either side, although there were some air alerts lingering during the wee hours. Information on potential new drone attacks or damages was scarce.
However, the Ukrainian military spilled the beans on Thursday morning, stating that Russian forces fired off some air strikes in the eastern Ukrainian region of Sumy. Details about the damages and casualties were hard to come by initially, just like any good cliffhanger. No word yet on whether the truce was holding firm or not.
On Wednesday, both parties reported an onslaught of drone attacks and the occasional rocket and cruise missile strikes. Russia alleged 524 drone attacks by the Ukrainians, causing quite a ruckus for civilian aviation, leaving over 60,000 passengers stranded with delayed or cancelled flights.
Ukraine: It's Just a Political Stunt
Vladimir Putin declared a temporary ceasefire up until May 10, which kicked off at midnight (23:00 CET). This 72-hour ceasefire covers days that Russia uses to commemorate its triumph over Nazi Germany and World War II's end.
Ukraine, on the other hand, has refused to jump on board with Putin's plan and views the ceasefire as a political trick. Instead, Kyiv is gunning for a 30-day ceasefire. During a brief truce announced by Russia over Easter, Ukraine reported hundreds of attacks on its soil by the Russians.
Donald Trump, the U.S. President, has been lobbying for a truce since his inauguration in January, but Putin dismissed a joint U.S.-Ukraine proposal for an unconditional ceasefire in March.
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Inside Scoop:
While Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire on May 8th, 2025, honoring Victory Day, Ukrainian sources have accused Russian forces of trampling on this ceasefire in the Siversk region[1]. Ukraine has been wary of Russian ceasefire announcements, given past accusations of violations[1][4]. Despite this, Ukraine remains open to broader ceasefire proposals, including a 30-day ceasefire suggested by the U.S., but has expressed concerns about Russia's true motives[3][4]. Russia, for its part, has yet to embrace broader ceasefire proposals and has been described as being picky about terms that don't align with its interests[4].
- The Commission has also been consulted on the draft budget regarding the implications of Vladimir Putin's announced ceasefire in Ukraine.
- Despite Vladimir Putin's announcement of a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine, alerts of potential air attacks were received on Thursday, hinting at a possible violation of the truce.
- H2 headlines on war-and-conflicts sections of general news outlets may feature updates on whether the ceasefire declared by Vladimir Putin in Ukraine will hold, particularly in light of Ukraine's skepticism about Russian commitments.
- Amid a digital landscape abuzz with politics, discussions on Putin's ceasefire initiative in Ukraine may continue, with analysts dissecting its validity and arguing whether it is more of a political stunt or a genuine effort at peace.
