Zelenskiy calls for 30-day unconditional ceasefire ahead of Putin’s May 8 plan

Published 28/04/2025, 20:30
Zelenskiy calls for 30-day unconditional ceasefire ahead of Putin’s May 8 plan

Investing.com -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed his dissatisfaction on Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plan to implement a temporary ceasefire starting May 8 in the ongoing conflict that has lasted over three years. Zelenskiy criticized the proposed ceasefire’s short duration, indicating that it was insufficient.

In his nightly video address, Zelenskiy made it clear that the world did not want to wait until May 8 for the ceasefire to begin, only for it to last a few days. He stated, "For some reason, everyone is supposed to wait for May 8 and only then have a cease fire to ensure calm for Putin during the parade."

The Ukrainian president emphasized the importance of human lives over ceremonial events like parades. He said, "We value people’s lives and not parades. We believe that the world believes that there is no reason to wait for May 8. And the cease fire should be not for a few days only to resume the killing afterward."

Zelenskiy urged for a more comprehensive solution, calling for a "full and unconditional cease fire for at least 30 days." He suggested that this would provide "a basis for real diplomacy", indicating a desire for a more lasting and peaceful resolution to the conflict.

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