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Putin declares May 8-9 ceasefire with Ukraine to mark WWII anniversary, Defence Ministry says
Reuters, NBC News, Bloomberg, France 24, and Reuters report that Putin declared a May 8-9 ceasefire with Ukraine to mark the WWII anniversary. Reuters notes Zelenskiy announced his own ceasefire; France 24 reports Russia threatened a massive strike if Ukraine breaches the truce; Bloomberg mentions Russia’s unilateral ceasefire and Kyiv’s potential risk at the May 9 parade. All describe a two-day pause centered on commemorations, with Russia warning retaliation if violated. The most recent Reuters item (May 4) confirms the Defence Ministry statement. Disagreements center on whether Ukraine is committing a parallel ceasefire and on the scope of threats if violated, attributed to France 24 and Bloomberg.
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Putin declares May 8-9 ceasefire with Ukraine to mark WWII anniversary, Defence Ministry says
target="_blank">Putin declares May 8-9 ceasefire with Ukraine to mark WWII anniversary, Defence Ministry says Reuters
Russia Warns Ukraine of Retaliation If May 9 Parade Targeted
Military units march along the Moskva River embankment during a rehearsal for the military parade in Moscow on May 4. Russia and Ukraine announced distinct ceasefires on different days this week, with Moscow warning Kyiv not to violate its unilateral plans to stand down temporarily on Saturday when it marks the defeat.
Putin threatens 'massive missile strike' on Kyiv if Ukraine breaks two-day truce
Russia threatened on Monday to launch a "massive missile strike" on Kyiv if Ukraine breached a two-day truce initiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin to coincide with World War II commemorations.
Putin announces 2-day ceasefire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday announced a two-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine to observe the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. The ceasefire would run Friday and Saturday, according to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry. While temporary ceasefires are not.
Russia and Ukraine declare competing ceasefires
Russia and Ukraine have declared competing unilateral ceasefires in their four-year war. Russia announced on Monday that its ceasefire would be between May 8-9, when it traditionally marks Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War (as it calls World War II) with a major military parade in Moscow. Kyiv said later that it.
Putin declares May 8-9 ceasefire for war commemoration, Zelenskiy announces his own ceasefire
target="_blank">Putin declares May 8-9 ceasefire for war commemoration, Zelenskiy announces his own ceasefire Reuters