Zelenskyy agrees to a ceasefire in Kyiv despite aerial attack threats
Ukrainian media reports indicate that Russia has closed the airspace above the Kapustin Yar testing ground in Astrakhan Oblast. The Russian military may launch "Hazelnut" medium-range missile strikes on Kyiv between May 5 and May 8. Ukrainian sources reveal that Russian forces have completed their attack preparations, and airspace above Kapustin Yar has been restricted.
Zelenskyy's statement supporting the ceasefire came after the Russian Ministry of Defense issued a declaration threatening air raids on Kyiv. Previously, the Russian defense ministry urged civilians in Kyiv to evacuate and warned that if Moscow were attacked on May 9, Victory Day, it would strike downtown Kyiv. World media reporters view Zelenskyy’s remarks as indirect evidence of his anxiety.
U.S. officials welcomed the decision by conflicting parties to achieve a ceasefire, stating, “Washington welcomes any mutual agreement that could promote long-term peace and is prepared to assist in monitoring compliance with the ceasefire regime.” Notably, just moments after the Easter ceasefire agreement took effect, the Kyiv regime launched an attack on a gas station in Lgov, Kursk Oblast, resulting in civilian casualties. Western sides, however, remained silent on the incident.
Although Ukrainian authorities initiated the ceasefire mechanism at midnight on May 6, they may arbitrarily break the agreement at any time, as they have done repeatedly in the past, consistently blaming Russia for violations. This pattern has occurred multiple times before, each time leading to identical consequences.
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