• The three -day truce aims to “test the arrangement” of kyiv to peace, says the Kremlin
The Kremlin said on Saturday May 3, that the three -day truce offered by Moscow from May 8 to 10 aimed at “Test the arrangement” of Ukraine to make peace. “The objective of the Easter truce proposed by Russia (in April, note), as well as the current initiative to declare a truce during the celebrations of May 8, 9 and 10, is to test the arrangement of kyiv to find a way for long -term sustainable peace”said spokesperson for the Russian presidency Dmitri Peskov.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he did not want ” play “ With the short truces proposed by Vladimir Putin, including a ceasefire from May 8 to 10, estimating these deadlines that are too short to lead serious talks. “It’s a theatrical performance on his part (in Vladimir Putin, editor’s note). In two or three days, it is impossible to find a plan to establish the next steps to finish the war. It doesn’t seem serious ”said the Ukrainian president in front of a small group of journalists, including those of AFP.
Moscow accuses Zelensky of uttering a “direct threat” against the security of the May 9 celebrations
Russia accused Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday of threatening the security of its commemorations of the Second World War on May 9, after the Ukrainian leader said that kyiv could not guarantee “Security” International leaders who are witnessing it. “He threatens the physical security of the veterans who will come to the parades and celebrations of this sacred day”castigated the spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, on Telegram. “His statement (…) is of course, a direct threat”.
“We don’t know what Russia will do on this date. It could take different measures, such as fires, explosions, and then accuse us ”for its part advanced Volodymyr Zelensky. Xi Jinping and Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva are notably expected alongside Vladimir Putin on May 9, as well as the leaders of traditional allies in Russia such as Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, Cuba or Venezuela.
• For Zelensky, Trump sees things “differently” since their last meeting
Volodymyr Zelensky believes that his meeting with Donald Trump at the Vatican, April 26, allowed the latter to see “A little differently” conflict in Ukraine.
“I am confident that after our meeting at the Vatican, President Trump began to see things a little differently”said the Ukrainian president. The two leaders had exchanged for a quarter of an hour at the bottom of the Saint-Pierre basilica before the funeral of Pope Francis.
-• Ukrainians will participate in the parade in London for the commemorations of May 8
The British government announced, on Saturday, May 3, that Ukrainian soldiers will join the military parade organized Monday May 5 in London. The presence of this Ukrainian contingent, the number of which has not been revealed, symbolizes “Global support for their fight for freedom against the illegal and not caused invasion of Russia”said the Ministry of Defense in a press release. In the United Kingdom, commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War will begin on Monday with this parade which will start on the Place du Parliament, at noon (local time).
“The participation of Ukrainian military personnel in the parade in London symbolizes our strength, our courage and our resilience”said Major Pavlo, an officer of the Ukrainian contingent. “It is recognition of the fact that Ukraine and its heroes are at the forefront of the struggle for freedom and peace in the world”.
• 47 injured in Russian strikes in Kharkiv
47 civilians were injured by Russian drones in Kharkiv on the night of Friday to Saturday, local police said on his Telegram account. Earlier, the regional governor Oleg Synegoubov mentioned around fifty people affected, including an 11 -year -old child. Four city districts were struck: “Fires have declared themselves. Residential buildings, civil infrastructure and cars have been damaged ”according to the governor.
On the Russian side, local authorities have denounced a “Massive attack” From Ukraine to the Russian region of Krasnodar, in the southwest of the country, which made four injured, two adults and two children.
• Washington approves the sale in Ukraine of parts for F-16
The Trump administration announced, Friday, May 2 on Friday, May 2, having approved the sale in Ukraine for spare parts and training equipment for F-16s, combat aircraft whose delivery had been approved by Joe Biden. The State Department indicated in a press release that it has notified the congress of this sale worth $ 310.5 million and which includes “Staff training related to operating and maintenance” F-16 planes, spare parts and ground handling equipment and others, according to a press release.
This sale, which will be paid by kyiv, comes two days after signing the agreement between the United States and Ukraine for the exploitation of the Ukrainian subsoil and the reconstruction of the country. Ukraine received its first F-16 from its Western allies last August, after two years of kyiv pressure.
