Ukraine issues ceasefire demand to Russia
Ukraine has criticized Russia's announcement of a three-day ceasefire in May timed to coincide with the celebration of the 80th anniversary of victory over Nazism.
Earlier on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a 72-hour ceasefire which will last from midnight on May 7-8 to midnight on May 10-11. It follows a similar unilateral pause during the Easter weekend.
'If Russia truly wants peace, it must cease fire immediately,' Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga responded on X. He claimed that the Russian move was not 'real' but rather 'just for a parade.'
'Ukraine is ready to support a lasting, durable, and full ceasefire. And this is what we are constantly proposing, for at least 30 days,' he added.
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