Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's ceasefire proposal. Instead, he demanded a 30-day ceasefire.

Zelensky stated, "The Americans proposed a model for an unconditional ceasefire, and we are following that. We need 30 days, not three, to really agree on something."

Putin announced a temporary ceasefire from May 8 to 11. However, Zelensky argued that this proposal does not offer a real solution.

Zelensky remarked, "For some reason, everyone should wait for May 8, and only then should a ceasefire be established so that it coincides with Putin's parade. We value human lives, not parades."

Zelensky emphasized that Russia's temporary ceasefire declaration on these dates is a manipulation attempt. He stressed the need for an immediate, complete, and unconditional ceasefire for at least 30 days to create a basis for real diplomacy.