Putin Calls For 3-Day Cease-Fire With Ukraine Over WWII Victory Day

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Gazeta Express

28/04/2025 18:58

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a three-day cease-fire in the Ukraine war to coincide with the annual celebrations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany during World War II.

Ukraine’s foreign minister suggested the call, announced by the Kremlin on April 28, was disingenuous, and proposed a cease-fire beginning immediately.

It’s the second time in the month that the Kremlin has called for halt to fighting. A proposal for the Easter holiday earlier this month was largely ignored as Russia and Ukraine continued to batter one another, including a recent series of massive air attacks by Moscow across Ukraine.

Highlighting the strikes, which have killed several civilians, including children, family and friends gathered on April 28 at a funeral for 17-year-old Danylo Khudia, who died in a Russian strike on Kyiv four days earlier. The funeral was also a remembrance for Khudia’s parents, who were among at least 12 people killed in the attack.

The cease-fire would coincide with Victory Day, one of Russia’s — and Ukraine’s — most-revered annual observances. May 9 marks the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany.