‘Fire’ on the diplomatic chessboard with on either side ‘fire’ between Ukraine and Russia Maria Zaharova’s incendiary statements, who came as a “response” to Volodimir Zelenski, are ongoing, while negotiations on truce are ongoing.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Maria Zaharova attacked today, Saturday (03.05.25) to Ukraine President Volodimir Zelenski, calling him the “international terrorist” who “threatens world leaders”. The Ukrainian president’s statements were made by the inability to guarantee security within Russian territory during the May 9th events.
At the same time, he accused him of “betraying family memory”, “drug addicts” and “exporting terrorism to other continents”.
“The statements made by Zelenski are not accidental. It is the classic threat of an international terrorist, “she said in an interview with Ria Novosti. Zaharova linked the Ukrainian President’s statements to his refusal to accept Vladimir Putin’s proposal for a ceasefire on the days of victory celebrations, complaining that Zelenski “warned the leaders to travel directly”.
At the same time, he accused him of having nothing to do with “anything the sanctuary” and “betrayed his own grandfather, veteran of the Great Patriotic War.”
The tension, a few days before the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany, reveals Moscow’s stable strategy to tool the past and construct threats, turning the field of memory into a conflict front, according to analysts.
The phrase of the Ukrainian president that he cannot guarantee security within Russia on that day is a “clear threat”, according to the Russian side.
“On May 9, Zelenski will not honor the memory of his grandfather who fought. On the contrary, as a cowardly associate of the fascists, he will “salute” the neo -Nazis, “the Russian official concluded.
Zelenski: We cannot guarantee the security of foreign leaders in Moscow
It is noted that before Maria Sakharova’s “fire” to Volodimir Zelenski, the Ukrainian president had been placed, according to which “Kiev cannot be guaranteed. the safety of foreign leaders who will visit Moscow ”characterizing the proposal of his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, for a three -day ceasefire ‘artificial and theatrical’.
“Vladimir Putin’s proposal to have a truce from May 8 to May 10 is purely for spectacle reasons,” Volodimir Zelenski said in statements to reporters.
At the same time, he noted that “no one will help Putin play this game to create a mild atmosphere for his exit from isolation on May 9th and to make his leaders, friends and associates, who will come to the red square for one another,” in a few days.
According to the president of Ukraine, the initiative of his Russian counterpart is more intended to be a symbolic “humanitarian” maneuver for the May 9th events in Moscow and not a serious commitment to peace.
This year, leaders from about 20 countries are expected to participate in the festivities for the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany on May 9, including Chinese President Xi Jing and Brazilian President Luisio Lula Da Cuba and Venezuela.
Zelenski also said that Kiev could not guarantee the “security” of the international leaders who would attend. “We don’t know what Russia will do that date. It can take various measures, such as fires, explosions, and then blame us, “the Ukrainian president said.
The Ukrainian president argued that the truce must have a duration of at least 30 days to have time to build a reliable process and start negotiations, pointing out that the complete cessation of fire is not possible without strong surveillance. “If he wants to show honest mood, let’s start with 8, but for 30 days. Not for 3, ”he said.
Peskov: We want a definitive response to the three -day offer for a ceasefire of fire
At the same time, Kremlin Press Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Kremlin wants a “definitive” response from Ukraine to its three -day truce, which will coincide with the festivities for the World War II victory.
As he said, it is a test to evaluate Kiev’s readiness for a peace deal.
But Volodimir Zelenski appeared to exclude such a short truce earlier on Saturday, saying he was ready to sign only a truce that would last for at least 30 days, an idea that Putin has said he needed a lot of work before it became a reality.
Medvedev: No one can guarantee the security of Kiev in case Ukraine attacks
For his part, Russian Security Council President Dmitry Medvedev said today that Kiev will survive until May 10, if Ukraine attacks Moscow during the celebrations.
“We cannot be responsible for what is happening in the territory of the Russian Federation. They are responsible for your safety and therefore we will not give you any guarantee, “he said.
Medvedev, a former Russian president, who has emerged as one of Moscow’s most strong anti -War since the beginning of the Russian war in Ukraine, described Zelenski’s statement as a “verbal challenge” and said that no one asked him for security guarantees.
“(Zelenski) understands that in the event of a real challenge on the day of victory, no one will be able to guarantee that Kiev will live until May 10,” Medvedev told his official channel on Telegram.