SPUTNIK POOL/EPA
Russian President Vladimir Putin
From May 8th to 10th, because of victory day celebrations on Germany Nazi. Ukraine asks: “Why wait” there?
The Russian presidency declared a Total ceasefire in Ukraine May 8th to 10th when Russia celebrates the Victory Day About Germany Nazi.
The truce will start at 00:00 on May 8 (22:00 May 7 in Lisbon) and will be extended until May 10, at a time when the US presses for an agreement to end the war that has been lasting for over three years.
According to Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the total cessation of hostilities for “Humanitarian Reasons” For Victory Day – Russia’s largest secular holiday – May 9.
A Ukraine rejected Putin’s measure, classifying it as a political move.
“If Russia really wants peace, the fire should cease immediately,” said Ukraine Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, quoted by the agency. Kiev is ready for a “lasting, reliable and complete ceasefire” for at least 30 full days, he emphasized.
“Why wait until May 8? If we can cease the fire now, from any date and for 30 days – so that it is real and not just for a parade,” said the Ukrainian official.
At Easter, Russia had announced a 30-hour ceasefire, and Ukraine showed opening, but both sides reported violations of the agreement. The same happened with the 30 -day suspension agreed for attacks on energy infrastructure.
Putin continues without accepting a complete and unconditional ceasefire, although he first had last week to negotiate peace directly with the Ukrainian side.
“The Russian side again declares its availability for non-consenting peace negotiations, with the aim of eliminating the profound causes of the Ukrainian crisis and cooperating constructively with international partners,” said Kremlin.
This week will be “very critical,” said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The US needs to “make a decision on whether this is an effort in which we want to remain involved”said the US official at NBC.
