"Russian Federation is very needed in war": why did Putin declare a truce on May 9

According to the Kremlin from April 28, 2025, the truce will last from 00:00 on May 7 until 00:00 on May 11. During this period, Russia promises to stop all the fighting. The Kremlin also urges Kiev to follow this example, warning that in the event of violations from Ukraine, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will give an "adequate and effective answer". In Ukraine, this announcement was reacted critically.

The communications advisor to the Presidential Office Daria Zarivna stated that the ceasefire should be unconditional, not a temporary gesture. The head of the Center for Combating Misinformation Andriy Kovalenko added that any partial ceasefire is a manipulation of Russia to achieve military and information purposes.

Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andriy Sibiga proposed to install a truce immediately and for a period of at least 30 days, noting that if the Kremlin really seeks peace, he must stop fire without delay. We will remind, under the cover of "Easter truce", the enemy not only stopped fire, but also used a pause on the front to regroup, strengthen positions and prepare for new offenses.

According to a military expert, a former SBU employee Ivan Stupak, Russia announces a truce because it does not want to spoil the so -called Victory Day. In particular, in order to protect yourself and your guests from such unpleasant moments as signals of combat airy, especially during a direct transmission of the parade in honor of May 9. "In previous years, such a truce was not announced, because there were no sufficient means in Ukraine in Ukraine to reach Moscow.

Yes, 90% of the unmanned the Kremlin will not reach and not reach the Kremlin, but imagine, as online, all these faces of the leaders of the countries who came to visit Putin. Expert. In this way, Putin tries to demonstrate his readiness for negotiations, while accusing Ukraine of violating the conditions of the truce. Answering the journalist's questions about economic sanctions against Russia, Trump actually established a term, noting that it was worth returning to this issue in a week.

Thus, the United States requires clear plans for truce and specific actions. Snegirev also believes that the truce cannot work in a uniform order. "In the world of practice, the truce is declared both sides of the war. The preliminary consultations are being conducted, road maps are being worked out, namely the date, time and, most importantly, verification of violations of the truce.

This did not happen during the so-called Easter ceasefire, but the Russian Federation tried to create an informative. According to him, the same fate expects the May truce. Russia will try to use it to redeem its troops, bring ammunition and better prepare for further offensive in Ukraine. Currently, the strategic task of the Russians is to enter the administrative border of Donetsk region.

"They must temporarily stop the fire to resolve this issue, since the defense forces of Ukraine have a clear advantage due to the efficiency of drones used in so-called low air. The range of Ukrainian drones has been increased, and their tactical and technical characteristics are significantly improved. The Russians are well-understood. We will remind, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov called the conditions for the beginning of peace negotiations of Russia and Ukraine.