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Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlier
Russia declared a bilateral or unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day, with Kyiv saying it would observe a truce starting at 12 a.m. Wednesday, two days earlier than Moscow’s schedule for Friday and Saturday. Reports from NPR and Washington Times note Russia warned of striking Kyiv if its celebrations are disrupted, while Al Jazeera describes Moscow rehearsing a Victory Day parade and declaring a ceasefire to cover May 9. The core facts are that a ceasefire was announced by Russia for Victory Day, Kyiv set a separate truce start time, and both sides linked the timing to the commemorations, though specifics about overlap or enforcement vary by source."
NPR reports Kyiv will observe a truce starting at 12 a.m. on Wednesday, creating a potential temporary halt in fighting around May 7-9 and impacting the dynamics of the commemorations and regional security perceptions. (NPR)
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Moscow rehearses V-Day parade marking WWII victory
Russia rehearsed its Victory Day parade and declared a ceasefire with Ukraine to cover the May 9 celebrations.
Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlier
Russia's Defense Ministry declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but it threatened to strike back at Kyiv if it tries to disrupt the Victory Day festivities.
Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to Head of the Republic of Mordovia Artyom Zdunov at the Kremlin in Moscow, Monday, May 4, 2026. Mikhail Metzel/Pool Sputnik Kremlin hide caption Russia's Defense Ministry declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the 81st anniversary of the.