US EditionUkraine accuses Russia of violating its own truce over 700 times as Kyiv ratifies US minerals deal
- On May 8, Ukraine reported that Russia breached the 72-hour ceasefire more than 700 times, with ongoing attacks continuing along the northeastern and southern frontlines.
- The 72-hour ceasefire declared unilaterally by Russia to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory Day was quickly violated, while Ukraine continued to push for a more extended truce.
- Russian troops launched precision-guided bomb attacks on homes close to the Sumy region’s border, resulting in one civilian death and two injuries, while 63 offensive actions were underway along a 1,000-kilometer frontline.
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha emphasized that they will not allow Putin to deceive anyone, especially since he fails to honor his own commitments, underscoring Moscow’s denial of ceasefire violations despite contrary evidence.
- On the same day, Ukraine’s parliament unanimously ratified a minerals deal with the U.S., establishing a joint fund to aid reconstruction and deepen strategic ties between the countries.
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Russia and Ukraine blame each other as fighting continues despite Moscow’s truce
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia said on Saturday that fighting had been taking place in four regions of Ukraine despite this week’s unilateral ceasefire by Moscow, saying its troops had been forced to respond to Ukrainian attacks. Ukraine says Russia has continued to attack it and has called the ceasefire a farce. It did not join the truce but is calling instead for a 30-day ceasefire that U.S. President Donald Trump is urging the warring sides to agr…
Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of breaking three-day ceasefire
Ukraine’s government claimed Russia has repeatedly broken its three-day ceasefire, launching hundreds of attacks across the frontlines just hours after the truce began. The Russian military, meanwhile, accused Ukraine of continuing to strike inside Russian territory. The ceasefire, announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin, was timed to coincide with Russia’s May 9 Victory Day parade commemorating the end of World War II. Ukrainian officials…
Trump calls for 30-day cease-fire after Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking its own truce
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump called for a 30-day unconditional cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine and threatened more sanctions imposed by the United States and its partners if the cease-fire is not respected. “Talks with Russia/Ukraine continue. The U.S. calls for, ideally, a 30-day unconditional ceasefire,” Trump said on May 8 on Truth So…
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