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War in Ukraine/ Zelensky: We want a 30-day unconditional ceasefire

2025-05-04 19:12:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

War in Ukraine/ Zelensky: We want a 30-day unconditional ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal for a three-day ceasefire from May 7 to 9, calling it a "theatrical performance" designed to ease Russia's international isolation and create a favorable atmosphere for Victory Day celebrations in Moscow.

Speaking to reporters in a closed-door session, Zelensky reportedly said the proposal was not a serious attempt to end the war and reiterated Ukraine's support for a US-backed strategy that calls for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire.

Zelensky warned that Moscow's history of violating short-term ceasefires undermines any confidence in its latest offer.

"They kill until the 7th, pause for a few comfortable days, then start attacking again on the 11th," Zelensky said.

More than 50 days ago, Ukraine accepted a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the US, but Moscow rejected it, demanding a complete halt to military aid to Ukraine.

"An unconditional ceasefire is a model that the Americans have proposed. We are following it. From this date or another date, preferably earlier. Yes, let's try 30 days. Why a 30-day ceasefire? Because it is impossible to agree on anything in three, five, seven days," Zelensky said.

He suggested that Putin's initiative was a gesture intended to simulate goodwill in response to peace signals reportedly given by US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff.

"This is more of a theatrical performance on his part. Because it is impossible to build any plan for the next steps to end the war in two or three days," Zelensky added.

The Ukrainian president said Kiev is ready to begin the 30-day ceasefire at any time. However, he stressed that without proper monitoring, any temporary pause risks being exploited by Russia. /CNA





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