Volodymyr Zelenskiy, speaking at a news conference in Prague alongside Czech President Petr Pavel, said that unless increased pressure were applied, Vladimir Putin would take no real steps to end the conflict.

Ukraine and Russia are at odds over competing ceasefire proposals, as Moscow accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of threatening the safety of dignitaries attending Victory Day celebrations after he dismissed Russia's unilateral 72-hour ceasefire.

President Volodymyr Zelensky called the proposal a “theatrical show” and said such a short truce would not bolster negotiations for a lasting peace.