"In accordance with a decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Armed Forces, Vladimir Putin, a ceasefire has been declared from May 8-9, 2026, the Russian Ministry of Defence said in a post on the state-backed messaging app MAX."
"Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said shortly afterwards that he had received no official notice from Russia, and that Ukraine would observe a separate ceasefire beginning at midnight on Tuesday, May 5."
"The Ukrainian president also stated that human life is incomparably more valuable than the celebration of any anniversary, adding: It is time for Russian leaders to take real steps to end their war."
"The Russian defence ministry said on Monday that the military will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the celebrations."
Russia announced a ceasefire from May 8-9 for its Victory Day celebrations, while Ukraine declared its own ceasefire from May 5-6. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated he received no official notice from Russia regarding their ceasefire. He emphasized the importance of human life over celebrations and called for real steps to end the war. The Russian Ministry of Defence expressed hope that Ukraine would follow suit. Both nations are seeking a lasting peace settlement backed by security guarantees.
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