Zelensky demands 30‑day ceasefire, calls out Putin's ploy
Volodymyr Zelensky commented on Vladimir Putin's proposal for a ceasefire from May 8 to 10. He emphasized the need for an immediate and complete cessation of hostilities for at least 30 days.
President Volodymyr Zelensky referred to Vladimir Putin's proposal for a ceasefire from May 8 to 10.
Zelensky stressed that Ukraine does not need a temporary ceasefire for the day of the parade in Moscow but a complete and immediate ceasefire for at least 30 days.
In his evening address, Zelensky noted that Ukraine never wanted this war and is ready to work with international partners to establish peace and ensure security.
Meanwhile, Russia consistently rejects such initiatives and manipulates international opinion, trying to mislead, among others, the United States.
- Now, yet again, another attempt at manipulation: for some reason, everyone is supposed to wait until May 8 before ceasing fire — just to provide Putin with silence for his parade. We value human lives, not parades. That’s why we believe — and the world believes — that there is no reason to wait until May 8 - he said.
Zelensky emphasized that the ceasefire should not be temporary or adjusted to Russia's needs but immediate, complete, and unconditional, lasting at least 30 days. - The ceasefire should not be just for a few days, only to return to killing afterward. It must be immediate, full, and unconditional — for at least 30 days to ensure it is secure and guaranteed, - Zelensky said.
Both sides accused each other of breaking the truce, but both Kyiv and Moscow admitted that there were fewer attacks than usual.
On May 9, Russia celebrates Victory Day, a public holiday commemorating the end of World War II.
