Vladimir Putin proposed to Donald Trump a ceasefire on May 9, the Russian victory day over Nazi Germany, a symbolic date for Russia. Zelensky was skeptical, asking if this truce was about “a few hours of security for a parade in Moscow, or something more significant.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared on Thursday that he had asked the United States for “details” after the Kremlin announced a ceasefire proposal on May 9, the day Russia celebrates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany. Russian President Vladimir Putin made this proposal to stop the fighting on May 9 during a phone call with his American counterpart Donald Trump on Wednesday, according to the Kremlin, which stated that the American leader “actively supported this initiative.”
Volodymyr Zelensky questioned the precise nature of the Russian proposal in response: “we will clarify exactly what it is: a few hours of security for a parade in Moscow, or something more important.” “Our proposal is a long-term ceasefire,” he said, indicating his intention to “clarify the details” with the American presidency. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov clarified on Thursday that “for now, it is about Victory Day (May 9), but the exact timing of its implementation and cessation will be decided by the Russian president.”
Ukraine has long been requesting an extended ceasefire on the front to facilitate negotiations to find an agreement to end the war triggered by the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022, the worst conflict in Europe since World War II. Moscow refuses, arguing that a broader ceasefire would allow Kiev to strengthen its defenses.
Context: The article discusses the ceasefire proposal made by Russian President Vladimir Putin to US President Donald Trump on Victory Day, a significant date in Russia. Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed skepticism about the proposal and sought further details.
Fact Check: The content accurately depicts the current situation between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States regarding the ceasefire proposal on Victory Day.
