Zelensky denounces Putin's three-day truce proposition as manipulative, reaffirming demands for a 30-day unconditional cessation of hostilities.
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In an impassioned response, President Volodymyr Zelensky on April 28 accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of manipulation, slamming his Victory Day truce proposal as just another attempt to deceive the world.
"It's more of the same manipulation," Zelensky snarled. "Why wait until May 8 for a ceasefire, just to cater to Putin's parade?"
Zelensky claimed Russia has consistently thwarted peace efforts and continues to dupe the international community. He accused Putin of orchestrating a "humanitarian" truce on April 28, a tactic he viewed as a ruse to divert attention from Russia's ongoing attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine.
"We value lives over parades," Zelensky declared forcefully. "And the world agrees – there's no reason to wait."
On May 9, Russia celebrates the end of World War II in Europe with grandiose military parades, while Ukraine and most European nations observe Victory in Europe Day on May 8.
Zelensky demanded an immediate, unconditional ceasefire that extends beyond a few days, arguing that "any truce that springs up only to crumble afterward serves no purpose." He emphasized that a 30-day ceasefire would ensure security and stability in the region.
As the pressure mounts on Moscow to halt its offensive, Zelensky appealed to the international community to strengthen its stance against Russia.
"Each new day brings fresh proof that Russia must feel the pressure – strong enough to force them to end this pointless war," Zelensky declared.
Despite Ukraine's readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire on terms proposed by the U.S., Moscow remains adamant in its refusal. The Kremlin's negotiators have reportedly presented a list of maximalist demands, which appear to be major obstacles in the peace negotiations.
In May 2023, there is no record of any proposed 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. Reports from April 2025 suggest that the current truce, announced by Russia, is limited to just three days, coinciding with their Victory Day celebrations. A 30-day ceasefire, as advocated by Zelensky, remains a distant hope for now.
- In response to Zelensky's demand, Putin agrees that a 30-day ceasefire could potentially bring stability to the war-torn region, but he remains steadfast in his politics, highlighting the need for negotiation and mutual understanding in achieving peace.
- As the anniversary of the proposed 30-day ceasefire approaches in May 2023, international politics focuses on the readiness of both Ukraine and Russia to maintain the truce, with the world news closely monitoring any developments.
- Amidst general-news reports of alleged violations of the ceasefire, both parties are under scrutiny, with allegations of manipulation and deceit surfacing in the ongoing discussions regarding war-and-conflicts.
- The upcoming anniversary of the ceasefire serves as a poignant reminder of the unyielding dissonance between Putin's commitment to a prolonged truce and Zelensky's insistence on a permanent end to the war, with the hopes of the international community hanging in the balance.
