Europe EditionUkraine accuses Russia of violating its own truce over 700 times as Kyiv ratifies US minerals deal
- On the first day of the announced three-day ceasefire, Kyiv reported that Russian forces had breached the truce more than 700 times amid ongoing attacks in northeastern and southern Ukraine.
- The ceasefire, declared unilaterally by Russian President Vladimir Putin to coincide with Russia's 80th Victory Day anniversary, followed long-standing conflict tensions and disputed ceasefire compliance.
- Russian forces launched 63 assaults including guided bombings on civilian areas near Sumy, causing at least one death and two injuries, while artillery strikes occurred along a 620-mile frontline.
- Ukrainian officials communicated details of the attacks to international partners. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha emphasized that Putin cannot deceive anyone, especially since he fails to honor his commitments, while President Zelensky dismissed the ceasefire as deceptive and insincere.
- On the same day, Ukraine’s parliament unanimously ratified a minerals deal with the U.S. Aimed at deepening strategic ties and funding Ukraine’s reconstruction post-conflict.
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Russia and Ukraine blame each other as fighting continues despite Moscow’s truce
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia said on Saturday that fighting had been taking place in four regions of Ukraine despite this week’s unilateral ceasefire by Moscow, saying its troops had been forced to respond to Ukrainian attacks. Ukraine says Russia has continued to attack it and has called the ceasefire a farce. It did not join the truce but is calling instead for a 30-day ceasefire that U.S. President Donald Trump is urging the warring sides to agr…
Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of breaking three-day ceasefire
Ukraine’s government claimed Russia has repeatedly broken its three-day ceasefire, launching hundreds of attacks across the frontlines just hours after the truce began. The Russian military, meanwhile, accused Ukraine of continuing to strike inside Russian territory. The ceasefire, announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin, was timed to coincide with Russia’s May 9 Victory Day parade commemorating the end of World War II. Ukrainian officials…
Trump calls for 30-day cease-fire after Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking its own truce
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump called for a 30-day unconditional cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine and threatened more sanctions imposed by the United States and its partners if the cease-fire is not respected. “Talks with Russia/Ukraine continue. The U.S. calls for, ideally, a 30-day unconditional ceasefire,” Trump said on May 8 on Truth So…
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Breaching Its Own 3-Day Cease-Fire
Ukraine Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called Russia’s three-day cease-fire a “farce” and claimed Moscow breached it 734 times between 12:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sybiha wrote on X on Thursday: “Predictably, Putin’s ‘parade ceasefire’ proves to be a farce. According to our military data, despite Putin’s statements, Russian forces continue to attack across the entire frontline.” He claimed that the 734 violations of the cease-fire …
Ukraine says Russia violating its own 3-day ceasefire, calls it a ‘farce’ - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
KYIV — Ukraine’s foreign minister said on Thursday Russia had repeatedly violated its own 3-day ceasefire hours after it began and called the initiative a “farce”, while Moscow said Kyiv had continued fighting.
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