Russia dismisses Ukraine's proposal to extend brief ceasefire to 30 days
Briefly

The Kremlin dismissed Ukraine's call for an extension of Russia's recent unilateral ceasefire, which President Zelenskyy labeled as manipulative. While the ceasefire lasts from May 8 to 10, coinciding with significant historical celebrations in Russia, Zelenskyy argued for a more extensive, 30-day ceasefire. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov suggested that several unresolved matters needed addressing before considering a long-term truce. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed impatience with the ongoing conflict, urging an agreement to end hostilities.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that achieving a long-term ceasefire would be challenging until several questions were resolved, emphasizing Moscow's reluctance to alter their stance.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Putin’s unilateral ceasefire as a manipulative tactic, questioning why Moscow wouldn’t accept a longer peace initiative.
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