Trump's envoy labels roadblock in enforcing 30-day truce

Talking Points:

The ball seems to be rolling towards a possible ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, but with some disagreements on the terms.
General Keith Kellogg, the special representative of the American president, stated that both sides are close to sealing a deal for a 30-day ceasefire.
Ukraine is ready to halt hostilities on land, sea, and in the air, as discussed at the "coalition of the willing" meeting in London on April 23.
The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has been advocating for a 30-day ceasefire, but has expressed skepticism towards Russia's announced three-day ceasefire, referring to it as a "theatrical performance."

Russian Approach:- Russia has announced a ceasefire from May 8 to May 10, with the intention to mark Victory Day, based on humanitarian considerations. This unilateral ceasefire was met with cynicism by Ukraine, with President Zelensky dismissing it as mere posturing.- Russia has maintained a hardline stance, ready to respond to any Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire, yet reluctant to negotiate on terms not favorable to its military efforts.

Ukrainian Position:- Ukraine remains wary of any unilateral declarations of ceasefire and has not officially agreed to the one announced by Russia for May 8-10. The ongoing conflict and lack of trust in unilateral declarations suggest the need for a negotiated agreement over the terms of any possible ceasefire.

Extra Insight:- Both Ukraine and Russia rejected previous proposals for a 30-day general ceasefire in March, with Russia emphasizing the need for conditions that favor its military efforts and Ukraine remaining cautious about any proposals not involving a negotiated agreement. [Russian stance][Ukrainian stance]- Despite the differences in opinion, Zelensky and Trump are hopeful that progress can be made, with Trump stating that Russia's announced ceasefire, though limited, is an improvement compared to where things started. [U.S. Perspective]

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Despite the Ukrainian President's skepticism towards Russia's announced three-day ceasefire, the Ukrainian position remains wary of any unilateral declarations and has not officially agreed to the one announced by Russia for May 8-10.
The ongoing conflict and lack of trust in unilateral declarations suggest the need for a negotiated agreement over the terms of any possible ceasefire, as advocated by Ukraine.
The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, and the American president's special representative, General Keith Kellogg, are hopeful that a 30-day ceasefire can be agreed upon, with both sides close to sealing a deal.
The ongoing war-and-conflicts between Ukraine and Russia, particularly in the politics of general news, is a significant obstacle to peace, with both sides maintaining hardline stances and expressing skepticism towards each other's declarations.