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Zelensky slams Russia's 'hypocrisy' on ceasefire calls amid ongoing attacks
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Zelensky slams Russia's 'hypocrisy' on ceasefire calls amid ongoing attacks

From Tuแป•i Trแบป · (41m ago) Vietnamese Critical tone

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Ukrainian President Zelensky accused Russia of hypocrisy for calling for a ceasefire while continuing daily attacks.
  • Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire for May 9, while Ukraine's would begin May 6, amidst ongoing overnight strikes causing casualties.
  • Ukraine is also accelerating its drone warfare capabilities, focusing on mid-range attacks targeting logistics and command centers behind enemy lines.

From Kyiv, the hypocrisy of Moscow's ceasefire calls is glaringly obvious. While Russia speaks of peace, its forces continue to rain down missiles and drones on Ukrainian cities, causing civilian casualties. This 'double strike' tactic, targeting rescuers as well as infrastructure, is nothing short of inhumane.

It is truly the height of hypocrisy to ask for a ceasefire to serve propaganda purposes, while continuing to carry out missile and drone attacks every day before that.

โ€” ZelenskyUkrainian President Zelensky's statement on Russia's calls for a ceasefire.

President Zelensky's remarks highlight the stark reality: Russia can stop the war at any moment by simply ceasing its aggression. Yet, it chooses to prolong the suffering, using propaganda tactics like unilateral ceasefires to mask its true intentions. This is not a genuine desire for peace, but a cynical attempt to manipulate the narrative.

Russia can stop the ceasefire at any time, and if it does, the fighting and the response from Kyiv will end.

โ€” ZelenskyUkrainian President Zelensky's assertion about Russia's ability to end the conflict.

Despite Russia's continued attacks, Ukraine is not standing idly by. We are rapidly enhancing our drone capabilities, focusing on mid-range strikes that hit deep behind enemy lines. These attacks are crucial for disrupting Russian logistics, ammunition depots, and command centers. This strategic shift is vital for our defense and demonstrates our resolve to protect our sovereignty.

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โ€” Andriy SybigaUkrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga's accusation against Russia's tactics.

Western media often focuses on the tit-for-tat of military actions. However, from our perspective in Ukraine, this is a fight for survival against an aggressor that uses deception as a weapon. The world needs to see Russia's calls for a ceasefire for what they are: a continuation of its war by other means.

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โ€” Andriy SybigaUkrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga's description of Russia's actions.
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Originally published by Tuแป•i Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.