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Zelenskyy slams Russia’s ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 5 in Ukraine before brief truce takes hold
Russia’s overnight strikes killed at least 5 people and wounded dozens as Moscow and Kyiv traded ceasefire proposals.
- On Tuesday, Russian missile and drone strikes targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure killed at least five people and wounded 39 others, according to authorities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attacks as "utter cynicism."
- Russia's Defense Ministry proposed a unilateral ceasefire for May 8-9 to mark Victory Day, while threatening a "massive missile strike on the centre of Kyiv" if Ukraine disrupts the anniversary celebrations in Moscow.
- In Poltava, strikes hit Naftogaz energy facilities in a double-tap attack that killed first responders, which Zelensky called "especially vile." Strikes also caused casualties in the Kharkiv region, regional officials confirmed.
- Ukraine will observe a truce beginning at midnight on Wednesday, responding "symmetrically" to Russian actions, Zelensky announced. He urged Russia to lay down arms and move to "real diplomacy."
- This pattern of short, unilateral ceasefires timed to holidays like Orthodox Easter has historically yielded no tangible results amid deep mistrust between Moscow and Kyiv. Officials view the May 9 parade as propaganda rather than de-escalation.
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Zelenskyy slams Russia’s ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rebuked Moscow for launching attacks after Russia announced a unilateral truce over two days later this week.
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Irish NewsZelensky condemns Russia as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine ahead of ceasefire
Dozens more people were wounded in the attacks.
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