Russia Announces 72-Hour Ceasefire in Ukraine — Symbolic Gesture or Strategic Move?
In an unexpected move, Russia has declared a 72-hour unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine starting May 8, aligning with its Victory Day commemorations.
Moscow frames it as a “humanitarian gesture,” but Kyiv isn’t convinced. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed the announcement as a “PR stunt” aimed at maintaining calm during Russia’s annual military parade.
Ukrainian officials are pushing for a comprehensive 30-day ceasefire, warning that short pauses do little to ease the ongoing conflict. The international community remains cautious, recalling the failed 30-hour Easter truce earlier this month, which collapsed amid renewed fighting.
With trust low and tensions high, the question remains:
Is this a step toward de-escalation—or just another calculated tactic?
What’s your take? Can a 3-day pause make any real difference in a war this entrenched?
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