Rosenberg: What's Putin trying to achieve by calling a three-day ceasefire?
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin called for a three-day stop to fighting in early May, from the 8th to the 10th, saying it was for humanitarian reasons and to mark the 80th anniversary of World War Two. Ukraine asked why Russia isn't stopping the fighting right away and why they won't agree to stopping for at least 30 days.Key Facts
- Vladimir Putin, Russia's president, announced a stop to fighting for three days in May.
- This comes after a short stop to fighting over Easter, which both sides argue was broken by the other.
- The reason provided for this three-day period is to allow for celebration of the 80th anniversary of World War 2's end and for humanitarian reasons.
- Ukraine wants the fighting to stop immediately and for a longer time, at least 30 days.
- Ukraine said that Russia will show it truly wants peace by stopping the fight immediately and not waiting until May 8th.
- Accusations have been made that Russia's Easter ceasefire was repeatedly violated.
- The United States' President, Donald Trump, seems to doubt Putin's desire for peace, based on a post he made on his social media platform.
- The White House, although noting Russia's offer for a temporary ceasefire, says that the president wants a permanent ceasefire first.
- Last month, the U.S. tried to get both Russia and Ukraine to agree to a 30-day ceasefire. Ukraine said yes, but Russia didn't.
- There are concerns that Ukraine's President Zelensky won't agree to Putin's three-day ceasefire.
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