Peace for Three Days? According to Ukraine, Not So Much

Parade in Moscow, Battle in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin led the 80th Victory Day parade in Moscow with a military display attended by foreign leaders. Simultaneously, a three-day unilateral Russian ceasefire was declared starting May 8. Ukraine rejected the initiative, calling it a ruse to protect the parade.

Ukraine: Ceasefire Not Respected

Ukrainian authorities reported thousands of attacks after the ceasefire was initiated. On the second day, 18 Russian airstrikes and 4,000 shellings were recorded. Zelensky called for a ‘real ceasefire’ without attacks, proposing a 30-day pause. The US and EU support the proposal.

Security and Diplomacy

Drone attacks led to cancellations at Russian airports and heightened security measures in Moscow. Twenty-seven heads of state, including Xi Jinping, attended. Ukraine refrained from attacks during the parade, reportedly out of consideration for foreign guests.

Continued Fierce Clashes

In Zaporizhzhia, a civilian was killed by a Russian drone strike. Russia maintains its forces only respond to Ukrainian violations. Ukraine, however, views the ceasefire as insincere with no real impact on the hostilities.

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