Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Sunday that he did “not believe” Russia would adhere to a coming three-day truce to coincide with Moscow’s Victory Day celebrations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a three-day truce coinciding with Moscow’s commemorations on May 9 for the anniversary of the tip of World War II in Europe, saying it will check Kyiv’s readiness for long-term peace.
“This is not the first challenge, nor are these the first promises made by Russia to cease fire,” Zelensky stated at a joint press convention with Czech President Petr Pavel in Prague.
“We understand who we are dealing with, we do not believe them,” added Zelensky, whose nation has been battling a Russian invasion since February 2022.
Moscow earlier rejected an unconditional 30-day ceasefire proposed by Kyiv and Washington in March.
“Today and all these days they are talking about wanting some kind of partial ceasefire, but you should know, for example, that the number of assaults today is the highest in recent months,” Zelensky stated.
Citing a army report, he added Russia had carried out greater than 200 assaults on Saturday.
“So there is no faith (in them),” Zelensky added.
Pavel, a former NATO basic, stated he would take note of these prepared to truly adhere to a ceasefire, not these merely speaking a few will to implement one.
“Putin can end the war with a single decision, but he has not shown any willingness so far,” Pavel added.
Zelensky arrived in Prague for a two-day go to on Sunday, accompanied by his spouse.
The Czech Republic — a member of the European Union and NATO — has offered Ukraine with substantial humanitarian and army assist since Russia’s invasion started in February 2022.
It has acquired greater than half one million warfare refugees and equipped the Ukrainian military with tools together with tanks, armoured autos and helicopters.
Prague additionally steers a European drive to produce artillery ammunition to Ukraine, financed largely by NATO allies, which Zelensky described as “excellent” on the press convention.
The initiative is designed to make up partly for the EU’s failure to satisfy its promise to produce a million shells to Ukraine.
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and the audio system of each parliament chambers stated they might meet Zelensky in Prague on Monday.
Source: www.anews.com.tr