U.S. envoy slams Putin's 3‑day truce as 'absurd'
The special envoy of the U.S. President, General Keith Kellogg, rejected Vladimir Putin's proposal for a "three-day ceasefire," stating that the United States is interested in a long-term ceasefire. "A three-day ceasefire is absurd," he said.
Kellogg gave an interview on Fox News, where he addressed the proposal by the Russian leader Vladimir Putin, who announced another temporary halt in military actions from May 8 to 10 in connection with Victory Day celebrations.
Trump's envoy on Putin's idea: Absurd
In subsequent communications, the Kremlin shamelessly stated that the proposal is an "act of grace."
On Monday, a clear message came from the White House: The U.S. President made it clear that he wants a lasting ceasefire in Ukraine, not any temporary pauses in military actions, as stated White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt.
The envoy from Trump to Ukraine spoke more sharply about Putin's proposal.
A three-day ceasefire is absurd — he said.
British intelligence assesses Putin's idea
Kellogg said that Trump favours a comprehensive "sea, air, land, infrastructure" ceasefire for a minimum of 30 days, "and then we can extend that".
Kellogg assessed that, considering everything the Ukrainians are willing to accept, the outcome now largely depends on the Russians and on Putin. He noted that one side has already agreed, and the next step is to engage with the other side, adding that he believes they are close to reaching an agreement.
British intelligence believes Putin's announced three-day "ceasefire" for the May 9 celebrations aims to show Russia's alleged willingness to reach agreements and to limit Ukrainian long-range attacks without worsening Russian positions on the front.
This is not the first "truce"
This is not the first "ceasefire" proposed by Vladimir Putin. Just before the holidays, he called for an "Easter truce."
Both sides accused each other of breaking the truce; however, both Kyiv and Moscow admitted there were fewer attacks than usual.
