Trump envoy dismisses Putin's brief ceasefire as 'absurd'
The special envoy of the U.S. President, General Keith Kellogg, dismissed Vladimir Putin's proposal for a "three-day ceasefire," stating that the United States is interested in a long-term ceasefire. "A three-day ceasefire is absurd," he remarked.
Kellogg gave an interview on Fox News. He referred to the proposal of the Russian leader Vladimir Putin, who announced another temporary halt in military actions from 8th to 10th May in connection with the Victory Day celebrations.
Trump's envoy on Putin's idea: absurd
In subsequent communications, the Kremlin shamelessly stated that the proposal is an "act of grace."
On Monday, a clear message came from the White House: The U.S. President made it clear that he wants a lasting ceasefire in Ukraine, not any temporary pauses in military actions — stated White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt.
The envoy from Trump to Ukraine spoke somewhat more sharply about Putin's proposal.
A three-day ceasefire is absurd – he said.
British intelligence assesses Putin's idea
Trump's envoy emphasised that he supports a comprehensive ceasefire – "sea, air, land, infrastructure for a minimum of 30 days," – for at least 30 days, "and then we can extend that."
When you look at everything that the Ukrainians are willing to work with, now it's over to the Russians, over to Putin. We’ve got one side and you need to come to the other side. And I think we are close – assessed Kellogg.
British intelligence believes Putin's announced three-day "ceasefire" for the 9th May celebrations aims to show Russia's alleged willingness to reach agreements and to limit Ukrainian long-range attacks without worsening Russian positions at the front.
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 halt all military actions from 4:00 PM Greenwich Time on 19th April to 10:00 PM Greenwich Time on 21st April.
Both sides accused each other of breaking the truce; however, both Kyiv and Moscow admitted that there were fewer attacks than usual.
