On Tuesday, the Kremlin announced that Ukraine had not yet replied to multiple proposals from Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the initiation of direct peace talks, and it remains uncertain if Ukraine will participate in the three-day ceasefire he has scheduled for next month.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov informed the media, stating, ‘President Putin has consistently expressed Russia’s willingness to commence negotiations without any preconditions.’ He added, ‘We have yet to receive any feedback from the Kyiv administration.’
On Monday, Putin proclaimed a three-day ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, set for May 8-10, coinciding with Russia’s grand celebrations for the 80th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
In response, Ukraine questioned why Moscow would not accept its request for a ceasefire of at least 30 days, starting immediately. ‘We prioritize human lives over parades,’ remarked President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Peskov noted that it is ‘very challenging to ascertain’ Ukraine’s intentions regarding the ceasefire.
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