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Ukraine Breaks Own Ceasefire to Make Itself ‘Victim’ of Russia - Experts
Ukraine Breaks Own Ceasefire to Make Itself ‘Victim’ of Russia - Experts
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Volodymyr Zelensky’s claim that Russia broke the ceasefire unilaterally announced by Ukraine is a populist trick, experts tell Sputnik.
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After Russia declared a ceasefire for May 8 and 9 to mark Victory Day, Zelensky announced a separate ceasefire for May 5 and 6 – then broke it, says military analyst Alexei Leonkov. Ukraine attacked Crimea, Cheboksary and the Belgorod and Kursk regions, the expert notes, killing and injuring civilians. "Everything it announces is nothing more than propaganda bluster and a tactical ruse," says National Defense magazine editor-in-chief Igor Korotchenko. The Russian Ministry of Defense previously warned that any Ukraine attack on Victory Day celebrations would be met with a retaliatory strike on the center of Kiev.
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Ukraine Breaks Own Ceasefire to Make Itself ‘Victim’ of Russia - Experts
Volodymyr Zelensky’s claim that Russia broke the ceasefire unilaterally announced by Ukraine is a populist trick, experts tell Sputnik.
After Russia declared a
ceasefire for May 8 and 9 to mark Victory Day, Zelensky announced a separate ceasefire for May 5 and 6 – then broke it, says military analyst
Alexei Leonkov.
Ukraine attacked Crimea, Cheboksary and the Belgorod and Kursk regions, the expert notes, killing and injuring civilians.
The Ukrainian regime announced the ceasefire only “to immediately violate it and blame Russia,” as they previously undermined the Minsk agreements, Leonkov highlights.
"Everything it announces is nothing more than propaganda bluster and a tactical ruse," says National Defense magazine editor-in-chief Igor Korotchenko.
"Zelensky continues to pursue a strategy of mass attacks and strikes on Russian cities and civilians."
The Russian Ministry of Defense previously warned that any Ukraine attack on
Victory Day celebrations would be met with a retaliatory strike on the center of Kiev.
