Zelensky Announces Unilateral Ceasefire by Ukraine Starting from Midnight on the 6th
Xinhua News Agency, Kyiv, May 4 (Reporter Li Dongxu) - Ukrainian President Zelensky announced on social media on the evening of the 4th that Ukraine has decided to unilaterally implement a ceasefire starting from midnight on the 6th.
Zelensky stated that Russian social media networks have said that Russia will implement a ceasefire during the Victory Day celebrations, but Ukraine has not yet received any formal call from Russia regarding the cessation of hostilities. Nevertheless, Ukraine has decided to implement a "silence" starting from midnight on the 6th and will take "reciprocal" actions from that designated time.
The post did not specify the end time of Ukraine's ceasefire.
Zelensky expressed that it is time for Russian leaders to take real steps to end the war.
Earlier that day, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the Supreme Commander of the Russian Armed Forces, President Putin, has decided to implement a ceasefire from May 8 to 9 in commemoration of the victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War. It is hoped that Ukraine will follow Russia's example.
Ukrainian President Zelensky announced a unilateral ceasefire effective from May 6 at midnight. This decision follows Russia's suggestion of a ceasefire during the upcoming Victory Day celebrations, although Ukraine has not received any formal request from Russia. Zelensky emphasized the need for genuine actions from Russian leaders to end the conflict.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky announced a unilateral ceasefire starting from May 6 at midnight.
- The ceasefire is in response to Russia's proposed ceasefire during Victory Day celebrations.
- No formal request for a ceasefire has been received from Russia.
- The duration of the Ukrainian ceasefire has not been specified.
- Zelensky urged Russian leaders to take real steps to end the war.