Moscow Announces Ceasefire on 'Victory Day'.. Kyiv Demands Urgent Clarifications
April 30, 20261100 ViewsRead Time: 2 Minutes
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Russia announced the possibility of a ceasefire on May 9, coinciding with the celebrations of Victory Day, which commemorates the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
This step comes as part of a humanitarian initiative announced by the Kremlin during recent diplomatic communications.
Putin and Trump's Call Behind the Initiative
The idea of the ceasefire came after a lengthy phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump.
According to a statement from the Kremlin, Trump expressed active support for the initiative, considering the timing of the ceasefire to be symbolically significant.
Ukraine Requests Details from the United States
For its part, Ukraine announced that it has requested precise details from Washington regarding the Russian proposal.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he directed his team to communicate with the American side to understand the nature of the proposed ceasefire.
Kremlin's Position: Details Will Be Revealed Later
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that details of the ceasefire will be announced later.
He indicated that Russia would reveal the timing and mechanism of the ceasefire once final arrangements are completed.
Does the Ceasefire Pave the Way for a New Diplomatic Path?
Kyiv asserts that it is open to diplomatic solutions, but emphasizes the necessity of a real and sustainable cessation of hostilities.
The question remains: does the 'Victory Day' ceasefire represent the beginning of a genuine de-escalation or a limited symbolic step?
