Russia's temporary truce plan gets harsh reaction from Ukraine leader

When Russia announced a brief ceasefire for its World War II memorial events, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called it out as deeply inconsistent logic. He pointed out that Moscow wanted just one hour of temporary peace on May 9 while still planning more attacks right after. "They ask to hold their parade safely for sixty minutes, " Zelenskiy noted, "then keep bombing our towns. " The ceasefire announcement came just before Russia's big May 9 victory day celebrations. But Zelenskiy argued this move reveals a bigger problem: Russia keeps changing its story about peace while never stopping the war. His speech suggested this pattern shows how Moscow mixes historical pride with ongoing aggression.Meanwhile, Ukraine's peace negotiator Rustem Umerov was already in the U. S. discussing real solutions. Zelenskiy framed America's role in a historical context, comparing today's situation to World War II when America helped stop Nazi Germany. He believes America could push for peace by clearly calling Russia what it is – an aggressor nation. The bigger picture shows these memorial events as political theater for Russia. While soldiers march in parades, Ukrainian civilians remain under constant threat. This disconnect between words and actions makes Zelenskiy's criticism hit home – especially when Russia keeps planning attacks even during supposed moments of remembrance.