New Delhi, May 4 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer of a three-day ceasefire to coincide with Russia's May 9 World War II victory celebrations, calling it a "theatrical performance" rather than a serious move toward peace.

"This is more of a theatrical performance on his part," Zelensky told a small group of journalists. "Because in two or three days, it is impossible to develop a plan for the next steps to end the war."

Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine is prepared for a complete and lasting ceasefire, not a temporary pause that would serve Moscow's symbolic events.

"Let's be honest - you can't agree on anything serious in three, five, or seven days," he said. "It looks unser...