Kremlin: We will crush any move by Ukraine
Kremlin spokesperson Says Russia’s Three-Day Ceasefire Initiative (During Victory Day Parade) Remains in Effect; Will Respond Proportionately if Kyiv Provokes
The English section of “webangah News Agency“, citing Mehr News Agency and Reuters, reports that Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesperson, stated Russian forces remain committed to the ceasefire ordered by President Vladimir Putin from May 8 to 10 (18-20 ordibehesht).
Putin announced the three-day ceasefire on April 28 to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Red Army’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
According to the Kremlin, this 72-hour ceasefire will also be observed on May 8 and 9—coinciding with Putin hosting international leaders at moscow’s Red Square. Among the high-ranking officials attending is Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appears to have rejected this proposal, instead pushing for a minimum 30-day ceasefire, which Putin has not accepted.
When asked how Moscow would respond if Zelensky did not participate in the three-day truce, Peskov stated: “Putin’s initiative for a temporary ceasefire during official holidays remains valid and in force. The Commander-in-Chief has issued appropriate orders to the military.”
He emphasized: “There will be a ceasefire—but if there is no reciprocal engagement from Kyiv’s regime and attacks against our positions or facilities continue, we will respond proportionately without delay.”
Peskov noted that Kyiv has yet to show any indication of willingness to participate in the proposed truce.
