Overview

• Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire from May 8 to 10 to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, citing humanitarian reasons.
• Ukraine criticized the delay, calling for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire lasting at least 30 days to facilitate peace talks.
• The U.S., led by President Donald Trump, is advocating for a permanent ceasefire and urging both sides to negotiate a lasting resolution.
• Moscow insists on international recognition of its annexations of Crimea and four other Ukrainian regions as a prerequisite for broader peace negotiations.
• Previous short-term ceasefires, such as the Easter truce, were marred by mutual accusations of violations, casting doubt on the effectiveness of symbolic pauses.