According to the Kremlin, a three-day break was proposed as a humanitarian motion on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the russian Union's triumph over Nazi Germany and could service as an chance for "starting direct negotiations with Kiev without preconditions".Psykov stated that the ceasefire is besides intended to check whether Ukraine truly wants to solve the conflict and give it a chance to show its commitment to deescalation.However, Ukrainian Vladimir Zelenski rejected the offer, rejecting it as a Russian ruse and ‘tampering’.
In a message issued after Putin's announcement, he called for an immediate unconditional 30-day ceasefire, which, according to Moscow, is an effort to buy time for the retreating Ukrainian forces.Zelenski besides claimed that Putin's proposal to suspend his arms was intended to guarantee peace during the Russian triumph Day parade on 9 May and suggested that Kiev could not warrant the safety of abroad leaders planning to participate in the celebrations.
Ukrainian MP Yuri Pawlenko besides proposed an attack on Red Square in Moscow during the parade.Moscow condemned the statements of Zelenski.Russian MFA spokesperson Maria Zacharova interpreted them as ‘direct threat’ And evidence of Kiev's terrorist nature.
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source:https://www.rt.com/russia/616839-putin-casefire-proposal-relevant/
