The Kremlin reacted to Zelensky's refusal of Putin's ceasefire on May 9.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared readiness for a 30-day ceasefire, which provoked a furious reaction from the Kremlin. Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia seeks to reduce tensions during the festive days and expects Ukraine to do the same.According to him, the ceasefire from May 7 to May 10, marking 'Victory Day', will be a test of Ukraine's willingness to seek solutions for achieving peace.In turn, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, calls the Ukrainian president a traitor. She stated that Zelensky mistreats veterans who will participate in the celebrations in Russia.

'What we have long known is that Zelensky has nothing sacred: he betrayed his own veteran grandfather and deceived the people,' Zakharova said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky considers Vladimir Putin's initiative to announce a 3-day ceasefire a theatrical performance. He emphasized that Ukraine is ready for a 30-day ceasefire starting May 7.It should be noted that Putin announced a cessation of hostilities during the Easter holidays. Zelensky stated that Ukraine is ready to cease fire and act mirror-like to Russia.

'Silence in response to silence, strikes in defense against strikes,' said the head of the Ukrainian state.

However, in just a few days, 387 shellings and 19 assaults by the Russian army were recorded. Russia used drones 290 times.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Putin's announced ceasefire a manipulation and a dictatorial gesture.Volodymyr Zelensky continues to try to achieve peace in Ukraine through a ceasefire. His willingness to extend the ceasefire for 30 days after Putin's proposal for a 3-day ceasefire indicates a strong determination on the president's part to resolve the conflict in the east of the country.Ukraine still faces an offensive from the Russian army, which does not reduce its activity even during the ceasefire. This indicates that Russia is not fulfilling its obligations and has no intention of stopping the conflict. However, the next remains in the context that this ceasefire was created for 'testing the readiness of the Ukrainian side to seek solutions for achieving peace', which indicates that Ukraine is actively working to improve the situation.