Putin Declares Brief Ukraine Ceasefire; Kyiv Rejects | JQJO

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine for Victory Day (May 8-10), citing humanitarian reasons. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Sybiha rejected this, calling instead for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire, emphasizing the value of human lives over military parades. Russia's announcement follows a previous failed Easter truce and a rejected US-brokered 30-day ceasefire proposal. The Kremlin warned that any violation by Ukraine would result in a response. Meanwhile, the Trump administration expressed frustration with both countries and called for a permanent ceasefire.