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Russia Rejects Ukraine’s Ceasefire Proposal, Ukraine Maintains Long-Range Strikes
5/7/2026, 9:12:38 PM
Ceasefire Proposal Rejected, Ukraine Maintains Long-Range Strikes
On 6 May, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia dismissed Kyiv’s cease-fire offer, which was to start that day, and continued drone, missile and artillery attacks across the front line, striking Donetsk, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Chernihiv, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson. Ukraine responded with long-range drones hitting Russian military-industrial and energy sites, including a Lukoil refinery in Perm and targets in Chelyabinsk and Yekaterinburg, up to 1,243 miles from Kyiv.
Background & Context
Kyiv’s proposal aimed to pause fighting before Putin’s Victory Day parade on 9 May. The cease-fire was meant to coincide with the commemoration of the Soviet victory in World II. Moscow gave no confirmation and, via spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, warned Kyiv diplomatic missions to evacuate if Moscow launched a large strike.
Data & Statistics
Ukrainian air defenses downed 92 of 102 hostile drones since 18:00 UTC on 5 May; Russian air defences said they shot down 32 drones heading to Moscow on 6 May. Strikes hit seven regions and reached about 1,200 miles. Ukrainian forces also struck oil infrastructure in the Urals, including the Perm refinery.
Official Statements & Responses
Zelenskyy called Russia’s actions a “mirror response” and said Ukraine would keep its long-range operations while staying open to diplomacy. He noted the cease-fire offer remains on the table and that Russia’s refusal leaves the war’s end in Moscow’s hands. He also said Ukraine would continue its long-range strikes if Russia persisted with assaults. Russian officials have not confirmed any intent to observe Kyiv’s proposal.
Criticism & Opposition
Moscow’s lack of confirmation and continued strikes across all fronts oppose Kyiv’s peace overture, highlighting divergent positions on the cease-fire.
On-the-Ground Reports
Ukrainian drones struck the Lukoil refinery in Perm again, while civilians in the seven regions endured frequent air-raid alerts. The strike caused a temporary shutdown of the refinery.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Ukraine reports 92 of 102 drones downed; Russia cites 32 drones destroyed en route to Moscow, showing divergent accounting. The cease-fire’s exact terms remain unspecified.
Verbatim Quotes
- “In a mirror response to Russian strikes, we will continue our long-range sanctions. And in response to Russia's willingness to move toward diplomacy, we will proceed along the path of diplomacy,” — Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine
- “Based on today’s developments, we see that Russia responded to our ceasefire proposal only with new strikes and new attacks.” — Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine
- “Depending on the situation overnight and tomorrow, we will determine our fully justified responses, ” he said.” — Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine
- “«Russia has fought to the point where even their main parade already depends on us,» Zelenskyy said.” — Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine
What’s Next
Zelenskyy said Ukraine will review the overnight situation and adjust its “fully justified” responses. He urged Russia to honor the cease-fire before the Victory Day parade and thanked international partners for their support.
