Zelensky tells Putin 'take real steps' to end war after Moscow drone attack
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.
TL;DR
- Ukraine offered a unilateral ceasefire for May 5-6, asking Russia to reciprocate.
- The proposal came after a Ukrainian drone hit a residential building in Moscow.
- Russia had previously announced a unilateral ceasefire for May 8-9 and threatened retaliation against Kyiv.
- Zelensky urged Putin to take 'real steps' to end the war, citing Russia's own concerns about the Victory Day parade.
- Victory Day is a significant national holiday in Russia commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany.
- Ukraine has increased its long-range drone attacks on Russia, often targeting oil infrastructure.