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Putin's Victory Day ceasefire dismissed as political ploy

The head of the Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation (CPD), Andriy Kovalenko, responded to the proposal of Russian leader Vladimir Putin regarding the alleged ceasefire. "Anything that is not a comprehensive ceasefire is Russian manipulation," Kovalenko wrote.

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 22 (RUSSIA OUT) Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) looks at Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said (C) during the official reception in Saint George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace on April 22, 2025 in Moscow, Russia. Oman's Sultain and Prime Minister Haitham bin Tariq is having a state visit to Russia. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 22 (RUSSIA OUT) Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) looks at Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said (C) during the official reception in Saint George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace on April 22, 2025 in Moscow, Russia. Oman's Sultain and Prime Minister Haitham bin Tariq is having a state visit to Russia. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)
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Vladimir Putin announced another temporary halt to military actions. It's supposed to take place from May 8 to 10. This relates to the celebrations of Victory Day.

"By decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Armed Forces, Vladimir Putin, and on humanitarian grounds, in connection with the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, Russia will declare a ceasefire from midnight on May 7–8 until midnight of May 10–11," the Kremlin stated.

On May 9, among other countries, Russia observes Victory Day, a national holiday commemorating the end of World War II.

Kyiv has already responded to the leader's proposal.

"Why not a full and comprehensive ceasefire? Anything that is not a comprehensive ceasefire is Russian manipulation for informational and military purposes, an attempt to hide the intention to continue the war," wrote the head of the Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation (CPD), Andriy Kovalenko.

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