President Vladimir Putin has announced a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine starting May 8, coinciding with the celebration of Soviet victory in World War II, amidst pressure from President Trump who is eager to end the conflict. This move follows a failed one-day truce for Easter and comes amidst skepticism from Ukraine, which has called for a more extended 30-day ceasefire. The Kremlin has expressed readiness for peace talks without preconditions, yet insists on addressing what it terms 'root causes' of the crisis, which include demands for changes favorable to Russia in Ukraine and Europe. The Trump administration has pushed for a peace plan that would see Ukraine abandon its NATO aspirations and recognize Crimea as Russian, a proposal Ukraine has rejected. Frustration is growing in the Trump administration due to continued Russian aggression and the lack of progress toward a comprehensive peace settlement, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicating a reevaluation of U.S. involvement in the peace process may be imminent.

Putin has announced a ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to May 10 to mark the Soviet victory in World War II, following growing impatience from President Trump regarding the ongoing conflict.

Ukraine's foreign minister has expressed skepticism about the ceasefire, urging for an immediate and longer-lasting peace, highlighting the need for a 30-day truce that Russia has not agreed to.

The Kremlin's statement indicates readiness for peace negotiations without preconditions, but with a focus on addressing the 'root causes' of the conflict, which involve significant demands for changes in Ukraine and Europe.

The Trump administration has been pressuring Ukraine to accept a peace deal involving concessions such as abandoning NATO aspirations and recognizing Crimea as Russian, which Ukraine has rejected.

Putin's approach seems to be aimed at maintaining negotiating leverage by continuing hostilities, as seen by recent missile strikes, causing frustration within the Trump administration.

The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has mentioned that the U.S. will soon decide whether to continue its involvement in trying to broker a peace settlement, amidst the lack of progress and continued Russian aggression.

Trump's social media interactions suggest a growing doubt about Putin's willingness to genuinely end the conflict, raising questions about the effectiveness of current diplomatic efforts.