US EditionZelensky says Ukraine stands by offer of 30-day ceasefire
- During his address in the evening of May 7, President Zelenskyy of Ukraine reiterated his nation's proposal to implement a 30-day ceasefire amid ongoing clashes around Kyiv and other areas.
- The offer follows a March US proposal for a 30-day pause that Russia rejected, instead proposing a limited three-day ceasefire around Victory Day on May 9.
- In the hours before the Kremlin-sponsored ceasefire, Kyiv endured multiple Russian drone and missile strikes, which local officials said were repelled or destroyed.
- Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine is maintaining its offer, viewing it as a potential avenue for diplomatic progress, while criticizing Russia for continuing its attacks instead of engaging in dialogue.
- The conflicting ceasefire offers and ongoing attacks highlight persistent mistrust and complicate efforts to halt hostilities during historical commemorations.
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Zelenskyy: Ukraine’s Offer for Peace Remains, But Russia Shows No Response
In his evening address on May 7, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine’s stance on the ongoing war, noting that the offer to halt strikes and hold a ceasefire for at least 30 days remains available. “We are not withdrawing this offer, which could provide an opportunity for diplomacy,” Zelenskyy said. However, Zelenskyy pointed out the lack of response from Russia, noting, “But from Russia, the world sees no answer—no answer …
Zelenskyy pushes for 30-day ceasefire, rejects Putin's May 9 truce proposal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal for a three-day ceasefire from May 7 to 9 as a theatrical gesture aimed at creating the illusion that Russia is emerging from isolation. Instead, Zelenskyy is insisting on a 30-day ceasefire, in line with a strategy proposed by the United States.
Ukraine now agrees to a 30-day comprehensive ceasefire. The only obstacle to its installation is Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
Russia carried out another devastating attack on Kyiv overnight.
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