US EditionAn elusive peace: Charting ceasefire attempts in Ukraine
- In early May 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral ceasefire lasting three days to commemorate the 80th Victory Day, but the truce quickly broke down due to numerous reported breaches.
- The ceasefire followed multiple prior attempts to end hostilities, but reports differ on the sources of violations, with Russian officials accusing Ukraine of drone strikes and MLRS fire.
- Russian authorities claimed over 5,000 violations by Ukraine during the truce, including attacks on Russian-controlled areas such as Donetsk, while Ukraine dismissed the ceasefire as untrustworthy.
- Putin conveyed a desire to prevent nuclear escalation and aimed for a reasoned resolution to the conflict, while European officials who traveled to Kyiv in early May 2025 called for a month-long ceasefire and warned of potential sanctions.
- The ceasefire's breakdown and ongoing violations indicate continued conflict escalation, complicating diplomatic efforts and risking further geopolitical and economic instability in the region.
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einnews.comAn elusive peace: Charting ceasefire attempts in Ukraine
There have been many attempts to broker a lasting peace in Ukraine, all of which have ended within weeks or even days. DW's summary charts a history of recent failures in the conflict.
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