In a recent address, President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness for direct negotiations with Kyiv on May 15, without preconditions. His response did not acknowledge Ukraine's proposed 30-day ceasefire, set to begin on May 12, which has the support of Western leaders. Despite a temporary unilateral ceasefire for the Victory Day celebrations, fighting persisted, with both sides blaming each other. Ukraine's Foreign Minister described the ceasefire as a "farce" amid ongoing violence, while Putin criticized Ukraine for alleged escalation and cross-border incursions.
Moscow previously said it could consider a ceasefire agreement only under certain conditions, including the total suspension of Western military aid to Ukraine.
Putin accused Ukraine of escalating attacks against Russia in the days leading up to his Victory Day 'truce' and of violating the three-day ceasefire multiple times.
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