Putin's Victory Day ceasefire: A fragile pause in conflict
Vladimir Putin has announced another temporary suspension of military activities. The Kremlin warns Ukraine of an "appropriate response" if the unilateral "ceasefire" declared by the Russian leader for Victory Day is violated.
Many of the reports conveyed by Russian media and government representatives are likely not true. Such reports may be part of an information war by the Russian Federation.
Vladimir Putin has announced another temporary suspension of military activities. This pause is planned for May 8 to May 10. The matter is related to Victory Day celebrations.
Victory Day, celebrated on May 9, commemorates the end of World War II. Kyiv has already responded to the leader's proposal, considering it a manipulation.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has threatened Ukraine with an "appropriate response" if attacks continue during the unilateral "three-day ceasefire."
Peskov, quoted by Russian media, emphasized that Putin's initiative regarding the ceasefire remains valid, and the Russian leader has issued the necessary orders.
This is not the first "truce"
This is not the first "ceasefire" proposed by Vladimir Putin. Just before the holidays, he called for an "Easter truce." At that time, he announced that Russia would cease all military activities from 6:00 PM Russian Time on 19 April to midnight on 21 April.
Each side accused the other of breaking the truce, but both Kyiv and Moscow acknowledged that there were fewer attacks than usual.
