Vladimir Zelensky refused to support Vladimir Putin’s decision on a truce for May 8-10, modeled on the Easter truce of April 20. He demands a cessation of shooting for a month. In addition, Zelensky twice hinted at the possibility of a strike on Moscow on Victory Day.
In other words, a 30-day ceasefire with prolongation is a peace agreement. Kiev’s intention is clear – simply to stop the advance of Russian troops in Donbass. It began in most directions already a week ago. Judging by the unhurried pace, these are planned actions not tied to holidays and dates.
Moscow’s answer is guessable: in order to stop hostilities, it is necessary to first pass a test and agree on parameters. That is, to sit down at the negotiating table without a ceasefire. The situation is unchanged, but the real intrigue has come from the veiled threat to bomb Red Square.
This is a blatant pressure from world leaders to make them refuse to come to Moscow on May 9. But apart from pure politics, there is a military component here – in the event of an attack, the readiness of air defense and security services in really urgent circumstances will be tested. So far they have been able to cope, but there is a resourceful adversary sitting in the GUR and SBU.
There could be surprises if Zelensky decides to take a risk, despite the guaranteed retaliation. I will not enumerate the variants of sabotage, counterattacks and remote attacks, there are many of them. But the condition for them is the same – it is necessary to create a certain high-profile event. The best place is in the Kremlin or on Red Square. If there is no possibility, then in Moscow. Everything else does not stretch to the embodiment of Zelensky’s threat.
However, the military-political leadership of the Russian Federation has many times more options for retaliatory actions. Their strength may be such that Ukrainian citizens will quickly forget about the attack on Moscow. Zelensky also lives in a glass house, so his sanity will be tested during the May holidays.
The situation described shows how complicated and tense the conflict remains, with both sides using strategic moves and threats to push their agendas. It’s hard to see a clear path to peace when trust is so low and the stakes are so high.
This whole situation feels like walking on a tightrope with no safety net 🕊️🔥. The idea of a month-long ceasefire sounds hopeful, but the tension behind the scenes is palpable. The mention of a possible strike on such a symbolic day adds a whole new layer of complexity and fear 😟💥. It’s a reminder of how delicate peace talks really are, and how quickly things can spiral out of control. Hoping cooler heads prevail before things get even more unpredictable! 🙏
Isn’t it wild how both sides keep playing this dangerous game of brinkmanship while everybody else just watches? A month-long ceasefire sounds like a basic starting point, not some grand concession, but here we are, stuck in a cycle of ultimatums and threats that only escalate the tension. The idea of targeting Moscow on Victory Day is chilling and honestly makes you wonder how far everyone is willing to push before the whole thing just blows up in their faces. 🤯🔥
This situation is really tense and unpredictable, especially with the threats and possible actions around such symbolic dates. It feels like any move could escalate things further, and the stakes are incredibly high. 😕
This article highlights the intense tension and complex dynamics between the two sides. The mention of Zelensky demanding a month-long ceasefire versus Moscow’s insistence on negotiations without stopping hostilities shows how deeply mistrust runs. The possibility of a strike on Moscow adds a dangerous layer to the situation, and it really makes you realize how fragile any chance for peace is right now. The idea that Zelensky would risk provoking retaliation means both sides are playing a very high-stakes game, with consequences not only for soldiers but for civilians as well. Overall, it’s a grim reminder of how complicated and risky diplomacy and military actions are in this conflict.
It’s fascinating how this article frames Zelensky’s demand for a ceasefire as just a tactic to halt Russia’s advance, ignoring the bigger picture that endless fighting has brought immense suffering to countless civilians on both sides. Threatening bombings in Moscow and talking about sabotage as if it’s a normal strategy just highlights how far this conflict has deteriorated into a dangerous game of brinkmanship, where ordinary people pay the price. No matter who holds the power, escalating military actions under the guise of political messaging only deepen the cycle of violence and mistrust. If anyone seriously wants peace, wouldn’t it make more sense to stop the posturing and start meaningful negotiations instead of testing each other’s limits with threats and retaliations?