Three-Day Truce in Ukraine: Putin's Calligo - Will It Survive?
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Vladimir Putin, the big cheese of Russia, has ordered a three-day truce in Ukraine, according to Russian media assertions.
According to the buzz from news agency Ria Novosti, the truce took effect on Thursday at midnight (local time), marking the 80th anniversary of the "Great Victory," that is, Germany's surrender in May 1945. The truce is to last until Saturday night.
A Calm Night, for Now
With the truce in effect, the night passed devoid of the common, colossal drone attacks. Neither the Ukrainian nor the Russian sides reported attacks in the morning, despite a few air alarm alerts during the night. There were no early reports of damages or collateral destruction from fresh drone attacks.
However, the Ukrainian military reported on Thursday morning that those damn Russians had conducted air strikes in the eastern Ukrainian region of Sumy. No initial reports of damages or casualties were available. Neither a military nor a political evaluation was given to determine if the truce is being upheld.
The day before, both sides reported relentless drone attacks and occasional rocket and cruise missile strikes. Moscow reported an astounding 524 Ukrainian drone attacks, causing significant disturbances to civil aviation. The Russian capital claimed more than 60,000 travelers suffered from delayed or canceled flights due to these attacks.
A Political Stunt or a Step Towards Peace?
Putin's truce, valid until May 10, came into effect at midnight (23:00 CET). The truce is intended to run for 72 hours, covering the days when Russia celebrates its victory over Nazi Germany and the end of World War II.
Ukraine has declined Putin's offer and labeled it a political tactic. Instead, Kyiv is demanding a 30-day truce. During a brief truce announced by Russia at Easter, Ukraine reported numerous violations by Russia.
US President Donald Trump has been trying to broker a truce in the Russia-Ukraine conflict since his inception in January. However, Putin dismissed a joint US-Ukraine proposal for an unconditional truce in March.
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Additional Insights:
The Russian government's supposed three-day "Victory Day" truce, starting at 0000 Moscow time on May 8, 2025, appears to be essentially a public relations strategy. Reports from both Ukrainian military sources and impartial conflict monitors suggest that Russian forces continued hostilities in the Kurakhove sector before and potentially after the formal truce initiation. Geolocated footage and Ukrainian military updates indicate Russian advances near Dvorichna, northwest of Rozdolne, and in the vicinity of settlements west and southwest of Kurakhove, with Ukrainian sources accusing Russian forces of breaching their own declared truce on May 8[1]. The Institute for the Study of War notes it is as yet indecisive whether all reported attacks transpired post-truce commencement[1].
Ukraine has not officially acknowledged the truce, and its forces are still prepared for combat. Ukrainian authorities and independent observers have expressed skepticism about Russia's ulterior motives, citing ongoing military activity and violations of the alleged ceasefire[1]. There is no indication from Ukrainian leadership that they recognize the truce as legitimate or binding.
Internationally, figures like former U.S. President Donald Trump have advocated for broader, longer-term truces, but these appeals remain independent of the current Russian decree[2].
In essence, the three-day truce declared by Putin seems to be on shaky ground, with ongoing skirmishes and Russian inroads reported in several sectors, and Ukraine officially continuing to resist Russian military operations and does not acknowledge the truce[1].
- The Commission has also been consulted on the draft budget regarding the three-day truce in Ukraine, as the political landscape of war-and-conflicts, particularly in Ukraine, is a subject of policy-and-legislation and general news.
- Reportedly, Vladimir Putin, the leader of Russia, agreed to a ceasefire in Ukraine, but the Ukrainian military has disputed the effectiveness of this truce, with continued reports of air strikes in eastern Ukrainian regions like Sumy.
- Despite the Ukrainian military's reservations, the general public in both Ukraine and Russia have been following the developments closely, given the ongoing tension between the two nations.
- Interestingly, the Kremlin's supposed three-day truce, initially, appeared to be a part of Russia's policy-and-legislation for celebrating Victory Day, but reports suggest that Russian forces may have breached their own truce not long after it was declared.
- Despite international efforts, including President Donald Trump's attempts to broker a truce, the situation in Ukraine remains unstable and the outcome of the truce is uncertain, being a significant aspect of politics and war-and-conflicts reporting.
