Zelensky condemns Russian 'utter cynicism' as it strikes ahead of truce
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia's 'utter cynicism' for carrying out deadly missile and drone strikes even as it proposed a temporary ceasefire ahead of Victory Day celebrations. Ukraine responded with its own deep-strike attacks on Russian industrial and military sites, while both sides announced unilateral truces without mutual agreement. The situation remains tense as Russia scaled back its Victory Day parade due to security concerns, and civilian casualties continue on both sides.
- ▪Overnight Russian missile and drone strikes killed five and injured dozens across Ukraine.
- ▪Zelensky accused Russia of cynicism for proposing a ceasefire while continuing attacks ahead of its 9 May Victory Day celebrations.
- ▪Ukraine launched Flamingo cruise missiles and drones into Russia, hitting targets over 1,500km from the front line.
- ▪Russia announced a two-day ceasefire but threatened a massive strike on Kyiv if Ukraine violated it.
- ▪Moscow scaled back its Victory Day military parade and restricted internet access due to perceived threats from Ukraine.
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Zelensky condemns Russian 'utter cynicism' as it strikes ahead of truce2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLaura GozziDSNS UkraineOvernight combined missile and drone strikes killed five and injured dozens across UkraineUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned Russia's "cynicism" for continuing to launch deadly attacks despite seeking a pause in hostilities.Russia, which is preparing to hold celebrations to mark victory in World War Two this weekend, said it would hold a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May and threatened a "massive missile strike" on central Kyiv if Ukraine violated the truce.But Kyiv said it would observe an open-ended ceasefire from midnight on 6 May, and that Ukraine would act "symmetrically" from that point on.
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