Russia Announces May 8–9 Truce as Ukraine Proposes May 5–6 Ceasefire Ahead of Victory Day

Russia has declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine from May 8 to 9 for its annual Victory Day celebrations. Moscow warned of a massive missile strike on Kyiv if the truce is broken and urged civilians and foreign diplomatic staff to leave the city promptly. Ukraine’s president proposed a separate ceasefire from May 5 to 6 and called on Russian leaders to take meaningful steps toward ending the conflict. Victory Day commemorates the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany on May 9, while many Western countries observe Victory in Europe Day on May 8.

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