Ukrainians welcome respite from Russian attacks, Moscow says peace still far off
Summary
A three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, brokered by the US, began as Ukrainians welcomed a respite from attacks, while the Kremlin stated that a long-term peace deal remains distant.
Key Points
- A US-brokered three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia came into effect from May 9 to May 11.
- The ceasefire includes suspension of hostilities and a planned prisoner swap of 1,000 from each side.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said achieving a peace agreement is complex and still distant.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy emphasized humanitarian concerns and hailed the ceasefire as a step towards peace talks.
