Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has rejected Russia\u2019s proposal for a one-day ceasefire on May 9, describing it as a political gesture rather than a genuine step toward peace. <\/p>\n
Speaking ahead of a regional summit, Tusk said the proposed pause in hostilities appeared aimed at allowing Russia to hold its Victory Day parade in Moscow, rather than advancing meaningful negotiations, News.Az<\/a> reports, citing Ukrainian media<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is absurd,\u201d Tusk said, adding that he would not attempt to persuade Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to accept such terms.<\/p>\n The Polish leader stressed that Warsaw<\/a> supports only ceasefire initiatives that could lead to lasting peace, emphasizing that any genuine halt in fighting should not be symbolic or tied to specific dates.<\/p>\n Debate over a potential truce around May 9 has intensified in recent days, with Ukrainian officials expressing skepticism about the proposal. Kyiv has indicated it will seek further clarification through diplomatic channels, including discussions involving the United States.<\/p>\n Zelenskyy has reiterated that Ukraine remains open to peace efforts but will not agree to what he described as tactical or symbolic moves that do not contribute to a sustainable resolution of the conflict.<\/p>\n