Russia has proposed a three-day pause in hostilities against Ukraine in May, coinciding with WWII celebrations, while Ukraine and the US call for longer ceasefires. The Kremlin's main demand is the lifting of sanctions impacting its aviation sector, seen as essential for achieving a lasting pause or peace. However, conceding to these demands could provide Russia with military and political advantages. Current sanctions are effectively crippling Russian military capabilities, thus caution against premature concessions that would legitimize Russia's prolonged aggression is emphasized.
The Kremlin's offer of a three-day pause in hostilities is tactical, aimed at softening sanctions without addressing Ukraine's call for an unconditional ceasefire.
Moscow's demands, focusing on the removal of aviation sanctions, hide the potential political and military advantages for Russia in prolonging its aggression.
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