Ukraine Seeks 30-Day Ceasefire as Russia Increase Attacks

Ukraine is actively seeking international support, including from the U.S., France, Britain, and Germany, to pressure Russia into accepting a 30-day ceasefire as a first step toward sustainable peace. President Zelensky has reiterated that Ukraine’s ceasefire proposal remains valid, emphasizing the need to give diplomacy a chance and calling on the global community to evaluate Russia’s response. Despite Ukraine’s openness to this longer truce, Russia has only proposed a three-day ceasefire during its Victory Day celebrations, which Kyiv criticized as insufficient. Meanwhile, Russia has continued its attacks on Ukraine, while Ukrainian drone operations have caused disruptions in Russian airspace, leading to significant flight delays. Zelensky warns that the lack of diplomatic efforts by Russia and ongoing aggression could further escalate the conflict, urging international actors to take a clear stance. The fate of the ceasefire—and potentially broader peace efforts—now depends on how the international community responds to Ukraine’s call.