Putin announces ceasefire: Ukraine reacts with a counter offer!

Putin announces ceasefire: Ukraine reacts with a counter offer!

The Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a one-sided ceasefire, which is to take place on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the “Day of Victory” about Nazi Germany. The fire break applies from zero o'clock on May 7th to midnight on May 10th. During this time, all hostilities should be set, as our- Mitteleuropa.com reports.

The President justifies the decision with "humanitarian reasons" and also calls Ukraine to accept the ceasefire. However, he warned that Russia will react appropriately in the event of a violation of the Agreement by Kyiv. In this context, Moscow confirmed his willingness to conduct peace talks without preconditions.

Kiev reaction and claims

The Ukrainian government has already rejected the one -sided fire break. Instead, Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha proposed an immediate and long-term fire break that should last at least 30 days. Class = "Source_2"> Welt.de reports that both Ukraine and the USA consider the three -day ceasefire to be insufficient.

In addition, Kiev confirmed that the return of Russia from the annexed areas was a basic requirement for peace negotiations. According to the Ukrainian ambassador Oleksii Makieev, Putin's conditions are unacceptable, which, among other things, provide for the waiver of NATO accession and the deduction of the Ukrainian armed forces from four annexed areas.

international reactions and diplomatic challenges

The situation remains tense in the international community. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that this week could be crucial for a possible mediation of the United States, but there was no concrete time frame for an agreement. ZDF Also that Western heads of state will stay away from the traditional military parade on May 9th due to the ongoing conflict.

Russia has no complete control over the annexed regions and at the same time sees some challenges in international relationships. In this context, it is said that a peace conference is planned in Switzerland to which Ukraine and many other countries are invited while Russia will not participate. This step is seen as a symbolic attempt by Ukraine to mobilize international support.

With the current development, the situation in the Ukraine conflict is still confusing. The announced ceasefire is rated as part of a more comprehensive strategy, which, however, encounters strong resistance from Kiev and thus continues to keep the possible end of hostility in the floating.