Kremlin's New Peace Initiative
Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, has unveiled a new initiative regarding a “peace process” coinciding with the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
According to the Russian state news agency TASS, the “ceasefire” will be effective from 00:00 May 8 until 00:00 May 11.
Putin stated that the Ukrainian side should “adhere to the principles of peace”.
He also emphasized that “should there be any violations of the ceasefire by Ukraine, Russia will respond appropriately”.