Ukraine leaders keep on saying that they want a ceasefire. They would agree to one if Putin agreed to it. However, they continue to say that they don't trust Russia, even though past experience and evidence is that it was Ukraine that broke ceasefire agreements.
Now, Putin doing it again. He is making a 3-day ceasefire. And it seems that all Ukraine can do is complain.
Putin Declares Surprise 3-Day Ceasefire In Ukraine For WW2 Victory Day
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/putin-declares-unilateral-3-day-ceasefire-ukraine-ww2-victory-dayThis year's observance will mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The Kremlin published a statement calling for the ceasefire to being at midnight on May 8, lasting until midnight on May 11. The Kremlin intends for all Russian military operations to be suspended.
This full three-day ceasefire would mark the longest such pause in fighting of the war, following on the heels of this month's 30-hour Easter truce, which largely held but saw accusations of repeat violations hurled between both sides in some locales.
The ceasefire is "out of humanitarian considerations," the statement indicated. "Russia believes that the Ukrainian side should follow this example," the Kremlin added.
"In the event of ceasefire violations by Ukraine, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will respond appropriately and effectively."
Moscow further said it "reaffirms its readiness for peace negotiations without preconditions, aimed at addressing the root causes of the Ukrainian crisis and engaging constructively with international partners."
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, was the first to respond on behalf of Kiev, and asked why there can't be an immediate ceasefire, if Moscow is willing to declare one for May 8.
"Why wait until May 8th? If the fire can be ceased now and since any date for 30 days so it is real, not just for a parade," Sybiha wrote on X. "Ukraine is ready to support a lasting, durable and full ceasefire. And this is what we are constantly proposing, for at least 30 days."
One Russian source has been quoted as pointing out this is largely about signaling the Trump administration:
"We are sending a signal to the outside world: we are peace-loving, and they [in Ukraine] are terrorists referring, for example, to the recent killing of General Moskalik," said the official, who was granted anonymity to talk candidly about the situation.
"Another intended recipient of this signal is the U.S. president himself: 'Look, Mr. Trump, we are trying,'" the official added....
Let's take an overview look at what the West and Ukraine have done over the years. The West - particularly the United States - is the culprit behind the Ukraine war.
The Road to War in Ukraine - The History of NATO and US Military Exercises With Ukraine - Part 1&2
https://ronpaulinstitute.org/the-road-to-war-in-ukraine-the-history-of-nato-and-us-military-exercises-with-ukraine-part-1/The Road to War in Ukraine The History of NATO and US Military Exercises With Ukraine Part 1by Larry C. Johnson | Apr 26, 2025
This shows how the West, acting like a camel, slipped its big nose under the Ukrainian tent as part of a long-term strategy to defeat Russia. While many of these exercises were touted as peacekeeping in nature, the real purpose was to train and equip Ukraine with the ultimate goal of fighting and defeating Russia. In July 1998, for example, NATO's Sea Breeze maritime exercise included anti-submarine warfare. WTF??? That ain't peacekeeping. That is preparation to fight Russia in the Black Sea.
The process of making Ukraine a de facto member of NATO started in 1992, one year after the collapse of the Soviet Union. 1994 marked the first year that Ukrainian forces participated in NATO exercises, although these were held in Poland and the Netherlands. The following year, 1995, witnessed the creation of Ukraine's Yavoriv military base as the NATO training center, although this was not formalized until 1999.
The Road to War in Ukraine The History of NATO and US Military Exercises With Ukraine Part 2by Larry C. Johnson | Apr 28, 2025
The decade of 2000 marked the start of Ukraine becoming a de facto member of NATO. It not only participated in all of the main exercises, but it hosted many. In fact, between 2000 and 2010, Ukraine is ranked in the top six of countries that hosted a NATO or USEUCOM exercise. Ukraine and Georgia, who was ranked number seven, were not NATO members. What the hell? Two non-NATO countries hosted more NATO exercises than 22 of the member nations. This is prima facie evidence that the West, despite warnings from Russia, was intent on making Ukraine and Georgia official members of NATO.
Only two things distinguished Ukraine from NATO members it did not have a financial obligation to contribute to NATO and it was not covered by Article 5. Other than that, Ukraine was operating as a de facto member of NATO by 2010.
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