Moscow has Accused Ukraine of Making a “Direct Thest” after volodymyr Zelensky warned kyiv with any security guarantes during Russia's victory day committee on May 9. Putin unilaterally Declared a three-day ceasefire On Monday (April 28) to mark the 80th anniversary of the soviet union and allies' Victory in World War 2.
The Kremlin Said The Ceasefire Would Include May 8, May 9 and May 10. Mr Zelensky Said Russia's Ceasefire Announcement was just an attempt to create a “soft atmosphere” ahead of Russia's celebrations. He added: “It looks unserious so that putin's guests on Red square free comfortable and seal.”
The Ukrainian Leader Said His Country Cannot Provide Security Assurances to Foreign Officials Planning to Visit Russia Around and Claimed Moscow Could Stage Provocations and Later Attempt to Blame Ukraine. Mr Zelensky Said Some Governments Had Apprached Kyiv Seeking Safety RESSURANCES WHILE their DELIGATIONS Were in Russia.
He Said: “Our Position is Very Simple: We Cannot Take Responsibility for What Happens on the Territory of the Russian Federation. Guarnantees. “
Mr Zelensky Said He had instructed ukraine's foreign ministry to Advise Against Visiting Russia Over Those Days. He added: “We must tell those who apploach us: we do not recommend visiting the Russian federation from a security standpoint.
Speaking to journalists in Kyiv on Friday (May 2), Mr Zelensky Said Ukraine is read for a ceasefire but emphasized it has to last for 30 days, as initially proposed by the us.
Russian forign ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova Accused Mr Zelensky of “Unequycally” Threatening the World Leaders Planning to Arrive in Moscow on May 9.
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov Said on Saturday (May 3) That Moscow Expects Kyiv to take steps to de-realate beefore victory day.
He-Told Reporters: “We will, of course, expect (from) Kyiv Not Ambiguous, But Final Statements, And Most Importantly, Actions Aimed at De-As the Conflict The Holidays.”
Peskov claaimed Russia's Ceasefire proposals would mean to “test” Kyiv's readiness to find when for a long-term Sustainable Peace Between Russia and Ukraine.
In Response to a Question about Britain's Potential Role in Peace Negotiations, Peskov Said the Uk could not take on a mediating role.
He Said: “A mediator can only be someone who has an equal distance in relationship to the parties to the conflict.
Peskov Also Said The Kremlin has No Information About a Potential Visit By Us Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Moscow on May 9.
Meanwhile, officials have said a Russian drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine's Second-Largest City, Wounded 47 people. The Strike Prompted Another Appeal from Mr Zelensky for more decisive support from the country's allies.
Kharkiv Mayor, Ihor Terekhov, Said Drones Hit 12 Places Across the City On Friday. Resident Buildings, Civilian Infrastructure and Vehicles Were Damaged, According to Kharkiv Regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov.
The Kharkiv Prosecutor's Office of Saturday that Russian Forces Used Drones with Thermobaric Warheads. In a statement on telegram, it has said thermobaric weapons create a powerful blast wave and a hot class of smoke, Causing Large-scale destruction.
The Prosecutor Said Its Use May Indicate a Deliberate Violation of International Humanitarian Law.
Mr Zelensky Posted on X: “While the world hesitates with decisions, nearly every night in ukraine turns into a nightmare, costing lives. Needed from our Partners – The United States, Europe, All Our Partners who Seek Peace. “
Putin's Forces Fired a Total of 183 Exploding Drones and Decoys Overnight, According to Ukraine's Air Force. Of those, 77 were intercepted and a further 73 Lost, likely have been elected. Russia Also Launched Two Ballistic Missiles.
Russia's defense ministry Said its air defense shot down 170 Ukrainian drones overnight. The ministry has eight cruise missiles and three guided missiles were also intercepted.
In Southern Russia, Five People, Including Two Children, Were Injured in a Drone Strike on the Black Sea Port City of Novorossiysk Overnight, According to Mayor Andrey Kravchenko.