**Ukraine's foreign minister urges immediate action for peace amid Russia's cease-fire proposal**
**Cease-Fire Announced by Putin Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict**
**Cease-Fire Announced by Putin Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict**
**Russian President's three-day truce announcement receives skepticism from Ukraine**
Despite the ongoing violence in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a planned three-day cease-fire set for May 8 to commemorate the Soviet victory in World War II, prompting skepticism from Ukraine's officials. This marks the second such announcement within a short span, coinciding with increased pressure from U.S. leaders for tangible steps towards ending the conflict.
In a statement, the Kremlin expressed that Russian forces would halt their military actions for 72 hours, inviting Ukraine to reciprocate this gesture. However, Ukraine's foreign minister, Andriy Sybiha, has challenged the timing, asserting that if Russia is genuinely interested in peace, a cease-fire should commence immediately. He reiterated Ukraine's readiness for a more extensive 30-day cease-fire, a proposal that the Kremlin has so far dismissed.
The truce announcement comes on the heels of U.S. President Donald Trump's direct appeal to Putin, urging him to cease bombardments of Ukrainian territories, further reflecting international efforts to mediate the escalating tensions. Following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump expressed skepticism regarding Putin's commitment to genuine peace, highlighting the urgent need for a resolution to the conflict.
As this situation continues to evolve, the international community watches closely, hopeful for a de-escalation in hostilities and a pathway towards enduring peace in the region.
In a statement, the Kremlin expressed that Russian forces would halt their military actions for 72 hours, inviting Ukraine to reciprocate this gesture. However, Ukraine's foreign minister, Andriy Sybiha, has challenged the timing, asserting that if Russia is genuinely interested in peace, a cease-fire should commence immediately. He reiterated Ukraine's readiness for a more extensive 30-day cease-fire, a proposal that the Kremlin has so far dismissed.
The truce announcement comes on the heels of U.S. President Donald Trump's direct appeal to Putin, urging him to cease bombardments of Ukrainian territories, further reflecting international efforts to mediate the escalating tensions. Following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump expressed skepticism regarding Putin's commitment to genuine peace, highlighting the urgent need for a resolution to the conflict.
As this situation continues to evolve, the international community watches closely, hopeful for a de-escalation in hostilities and a pathway towards enduring peace in the region.
