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Kyiv Independent: Russia might try to secure deal with US on May 9, Estonian defense minister says
Kyiv Independent - Russia might try to secure deal with US on May 9, Estonian defense minister says
by Martin Fornusek
April 11, 2025 12:50 PM
Moscow may attempt to strike some kind of a ceasefire deal with the U.S. on May 9, the day Russia celebrates victory in World War II, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said on April 11.
"Take the Feb. 24 (when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine). Feb. 23 is the day of Russian Army. For the Kremlin, always, dates are very important," Pevkur told journalists in Brussels.
"So this is why I believe that also May 9, which is for us, the day of Europe, for Russia is the day of ending the Second World War, they will strive probably towards this to get some kind of deal, some kind of ceasefire or whatever."
U.S. President Donald Trump has sought to broker a ceasefire and a broader peace deal to end Russia's all-out war against Ukraine. Moscow has rejected a 30-day truce agreed upon by Washington and Kyiv, and the partial ceasefire on strikes against energy facilities has failed to prevent continued attacks.
Estonia's defense chief argued that this potential deadline should incentivize Kyiv's partners to speed up military support.
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by Martin Fornusek
April 11, 2025 12:50 PM
Moscow may attempt to strike some kind of a ceasefire deal with the U.S. on May 9, the day Russia celebrates victory in World War II, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said on April 11.
"Take the Feb. 24 (when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine). Feb. 23 is the day of Russian Army. For the Kremlin, always, dates are very important," Pevkur told journalists in Brussels.
"So this is why I believe that also May 9, which is for us, the day of Europe, for Russia is the day of ending the Second World War, they will strive probably towards this to get some kind of deal, some kind of ceasefire or whatever."
U.S. President Donald Trump has sought to broker a ceasefire and a broader peace deal to end Russia's all-out war against Ukraine. Moscow has rejected a 30-day truce agreed upon by Washington and Kyiv, and the partial ceasefire on strikes against energy facilities has failed to prevent continued attacks.
Estonia's defense chief argued that this potential deadline should incentivize Kyiv's partners to speed up military support.
/snip