Putin announces Victory Day ceasefire, Kremlin warns Ukraine
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 on the occasion of Victory Day is violated.
Many of the reports conveyed by Russian media and government representatives are likely untrue. Such reports may be part of an information war by the Russian Federation.
Vladimir Putin has announced another temporary suspension of military activities. It is scheduled to take place from 8 May to 10 May. The issue is related to the Victory Day celebrations.
On 9 May, Victory Day is celebrated, commemorating the end of World War II. Kyiv has already responded to the leader's proposal, considering it a manipulation.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov threatened Ukraine with an "appropriate response" if it does not cease attacks during the unilateral "three-day ceasefire."
Peskov, quoted by Russian propaganda media, emphasised that Putin’s initiative regarding the ceasefire remains valid, and the Russian leader has issued the appropriate command.
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.
The parties accused each other of breaking the truce, but both Kyiv and Moscow admitted there were fewer attacks than usual.
