Kyiv rejects Moscow's Victory Day truce and demands long-term ceasefire
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Updated · Euronews · Apr 30
Kyiv rejects Moscow's Victory Day truce and demands long-term ceasefire
13 articles · Updated · Euronews · Apr 30
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday Ukraine would seek details from the US after Vladimir Putin floated the proposal to Donald Trump on Wednesday.
Kyiv said Moscow wanted only a few hours of calm to shield its 9 May parade, while the Kremlin said exact ceasefire dates would be announced separately.
Moscow has scaled back the Red Square parade, with no armoured columns, citing the operational situation, as Russia and Ukraine continue clashing over wartime symbolism and peace terms.
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