The reason for skepticism or the possibility of peace?

Last month, Trump administration proposed the idea of ​​a 30-day comprehensive ceasefire.

Ukraine agreed. Russia is not. Or rather, it came up with a long list of conditions.

Instead of 30 days the Kremlin made a decision for 30 hours. On Saturday, President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral Easter truce in Ukraine until north on Sunday night in Moscow.

He said he acts on “humanitarian” opinions.

Such a claim was recognized by skepticism in Ukraine for more than three years in the Russian war against the country.

On social media on Sunday morning, Ukrainian President Olodimir Zelenski published that “the Russian army is trying to create a common impression of ceasefire, while in some areas are in isolation attempts to advance and cause losses to Ukraine.”

The Russian Defense Ministry has accepted another one.

The statement said that “all Russian troops in the special military operation (Russia for invasion of Ukraine) from 18:00 Moscow’s time on April 19 strictly adhered to the ceasefire and occupied their current positions.”

The Russian military also accused Ukraine of violating the ceasefire.

Is the Russian Easter ceasefire just a PR from Vladimir Putin?

Or is this a real step to the end of the war?

The skeptical opinion is that the 30-hour truce is less about pushing for peace and is more relevant to maintaining good relationships with the White House of Trump. Since the return of Donald Trump to the oval office, Putin has been attempted to repair communication with Washington and pave the way to a new era cooperation.

However, recent public comments from US officials (including Trump himself) suggested that the US administration is growing impatient to the lack of progress in Ukraine. Trump threatened to leave attempts to conclude a peaceful deal if the agreement looks unlikely.

Announcing a unilateral truce – albeit short – the Kremlin may say that it is Russia – not Ukraine – it is committed to peace. Moscow is already accusing Kiev of breaking fire and continues to fight.

Keep in mind that this short ceasefire has been announced in a very short term. On Saturday, the announcement will give little time for both parties – Russia or Ukraine – to prepare for it completely.

But there is also a more optimistic view.

The Kremlin’s “Easter truce” was a surprise. But it didn’t come out anywhere.

In recent weeks, there has been an intensive international diplomacy to try to complete the fighting.

Trump’s messenger Steve Witcoof met with Putin three times in two months. Recently, Kremlin leader Cyril Dmitriev arrived in Washington.

A few days ago, Mr. Vitkoff and US Secretary of State Mark Rubio took place in Paris for negotiations on Ukraine with President Emanuel Macron. There was also a delegation from Ukraine.

Can there be a rare window for peace?

Despite reports of permanent fights, can a 30-hour ceasefire somehow grow into something more significant, more complete?

By this point, showing little desire for a compromise or concession, can Putin convince that the moment now is to make a deal?

It’s hard to understand this now.

And again, when it comes to diplomacy, we are not sure for all the conversations that occur behind closed doors or to detail the possible deals that are discussed.

We usually only see the tip of the iceberg – which leaves an open opportunity for more unexpected ads.