Zelenskiy says Russian war commemoration ceasefire shows ‘strange’ logic

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Russia's proclamation of a limited ceasefire for its World War Two commemorations exposed

the "strange and inappropriate" logic of its leaders.



Zelenskiy, speaking in his nightly video address, also said the United States could best uphold peace in Europe, as it did during World War Two, by showing a "fair and strong stance" against an aggressive Russia.



"They want Ukraine's permission to hold their parade, to go out onto the square safely for an hour once a year, and then continue killing, killing our people and waging war," Zelenskiy said.



"The Russians are already talking about strikes after May 9. Strange and certainly inadequate logic of the Russian leadership," he added.