Moscow: Russia will cease hostilities during the Victory Day ceasefire announced by President Vladimir Putin but will retaliate adequately if Ukraine attacks its positions or facilities, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
“There will be no hostilities. However, if there is no reciprocity from the Kyiv regime and they continue to attack our positions or facilities, we will retaliate,” Peskov told reporters in Moscow. Putin announced a 72-hour ceasefire on April 28 in its ongoing ‘Special Military Operation’ in Ukraine on account of the Victory Day celebrations from May 8 to 11. “President Putin’s initiative for a temporary ceasefire for the duration of the holidays remains in effect, and the relevant instructions have been issued by the Commander-in-Chief,” Peskov pointed out.
“Unfortunately, we still haven’t heard a single statement from Kyiv - from the regime’s officials or the head of the regime - that would express their willingness to join the Victory Day ceasefire,” he added during the media briefing. (IANS)
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