Cyprus News Agency

Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prevot made a statement regarding the ceasefire initiative announced by Ukraine and the latest developments on the ground.

Comparing the ceasefire proposals, Prevot said: “Belgium fully supports President Zelensky’s announcement of an indefinite ceasefire starting tonight. Ukraine is choosing peace not for two days for a parade, but as a genuine offer to stop the killing.”

Prevot added: “The contrast is clear. The ceasefire proposed by Russia for May 8–9 is limited to two days to mark its own military celebrations and includes the threat of a major missile attack on Kyiv if it is violated.”

Drawing attention to the ongoing attacks, Minister Prevot stated: “On the day of this announcement, Russian attacks killed seven civilians in Merefa near Kharkiv. A ceasefire accompanied by a threat to bomb the capital is a public relations exercise.”