"Zelenskyy stated, 'It is utter cynicism to ask for a ceasefire in order to hold propaganda celebrations while carrying out missile and drone strikes every single day leading up to it.'"
"'Russia could cease fire at any moment, and this would stop the war and our responses,' Zelenskyy emphasized, calling for genuine peace efforts."
"'It is time for Russian leaders to take real steps to end their war, especially since Russia's defence ministry believes it cannot hold a parade in Moscow without Ukraine's goodwill,' Zelenskyy wrote."
"'In recent weeks, Ukraine has intensified its long-range retaliatory strikes on Russia's interior, hitting oil refineries, terminals and even fighter jets,' highlighting the ongoing conflict."
Zelenskyy criticized the Kremlin for its hypocrisy in requesting a ceasefire while conducting missile strikes, resulting in five deaths and numerous injuries. He emphasized that Russia could end the conflict immediately by ceasing fire. Putin announced a unilateral ceasefire for a military parade, which will lack hardware due to security concerns. Zelenskyy proposed a reciprocal 24-hour ceasefire, urging Russia to take genuine steps towards peace. Ukraine has ramped up retaliatory strikes on Russian targets, raising concerns about the upcoming parade's security.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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