This is not part of the show: Luxembourg Foreign Minister criticized Putin's 'ceasefire'.
01.05.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
01.05.2025
1900

Luxembourg's Foreign Minister criticizes the ceasefire declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin
Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel criticizes the three-day ceasefire announced by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on the occasion of May 9. This was stated by the head of Luxembourg's foreign policy during a briefing with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha in Kyiv, as reported by Ukrinform.
'Is the ceasefire useful for the show? After all, they want more security in Red Square. After everything they have done, they want peace just for the Time of the show, so to speak. Peace and ceasefire are not part of the show and it should not be just for three days!' - he said.
Bettel emphasized that Ukraine and its partners have seen how often the Russians violated the previous Easter ceasefire. 'Now we need a ceasefire, not a temporary lull that fits into your agenda,' the minister urged.
Analysis: Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel expressed his criticism regarding the ceasefire declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin. He noted that such a ceasefire was intended to ensure security during the show in Red Square and that peace and ceasefire must be permanent, not temporary. The minister reminded about the Russians' violations of the previous Easter ceasefire and called for an end to the conflict. This reflects Luxembourg's condemnation of Russia's actions in Ukraine and support for the country in the current situation.Read also
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