Zelensky tells Putin ‘take real steps’ to end war after Ukrainian drone hits Moscow
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to take concrete actions to end the war after a Ukrainian drone struck a residential building in Moscow, causing no casualties. In response to Russia's unilateral ceasefire announcement ahead of its Victory Day parade, Zelensky declared a reciprocal ceasefire from May 5 to 6, conditional on Russian compliance. The exchange of ceasefire proposals and threats underscores heightened tensions surrounding the symbolic holiday and the ongoing drone warfare between the two nations.
- ▪A Ukrainian drone hit a residential high-rise in Moscow, breaching air defenses but causing no casualties, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.
- ▪Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire from May 8 to 9 and threatened a massive missile strike on Kyiv if Ukraine disrupted its Victory Day parade.
- ▪Zelensky proposed a reciprocal ceasefire from May 5 to 6, stating Ukraine would abide by it if Russia also ceased fire during that period.
- ▪Victory Day is a major national holiday in Russia, commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, with significant military and symbolic importance.
- ▪Zelensky claimed the precautions Russia is taking for the parade reflect weakness and said this summer will be pivotal in pushing Putin toward diplomacy rather than war.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave a competing ceasefire proposal to Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly after a Ukrainian drone hit a residential high-rise in Moscow. Ukraine has drastically stepped up its long-range drone campaign against Russia this year, mostly targeting its oil infrastructure. Its attack on Monday was an anomaly, breaching the capital’s air defenses and hitting the apartment building but causing no casualties, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. The attack came just days ahead of Russia’s annual Victory Day parade in Red Square, commemorating its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
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