Kremlin says that Ukrainian side should follow example, and in case of truce violations, Russia would give an "adequate and effective response".

Putin has ordered a surprise three-day ceasefire from May 8-10, coinciding with Moscow’s World War II Victory Day commemorations.

President Putin stated that all military actions in Ukraine would be suspended during the period.

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Russia has signaled its readiness to negotiate with Ukraine, but it has made it clear that for talks to take place, recognition of Moscow’s territorial claims over five Ukrainian regions, including Crimea, is “imperative” for resolving the conflict. Since its military campaign began in February 2022, Russia has seized significant parts of four Ukrainian regions, […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire in May in the war with Ukraine to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union and its allies in World War II.

Russia asserts control over Ukrainian regions, demands recognition in negotiations with Ukraine to resolve ongoing conflict.

Putin declares ceasefire in Ukraine for Victory Day, as Trump administration seeks to end the war.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Kremlin on Monday declared a full ceasefire in Ukraine on May 8-10 as Russia celebrates the Victory Day over Nazi Germany. The truce will start at 0000 on May 8 (2100 GMT May 7) and last through May 10. The Kremlin said that Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the […]

The ceasefire will be in place from 8 to 10 May, with the Kremlin saying Russia would respond to any “violations” by Ukraine.

Ukraine’s foreign minister responded with skepticism to the unexpected announcement.

US President Donald Trump wants to see a permanent ceasefire to ending Russia's war in Ukraine, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday.

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (Apr 28) declared a three-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine next month to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union and its allies in World War II. The Kremlin said the 72-hour ceasefire would run from the start of May 8 to the end o

April 28 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday announced a three-day cease-fire in its war with Ukraine is set to take place in May, but Ukrainian officials question its timing and validity.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire next week in Ukraine to mark Victory Day in World War II as the U.S. presses for a deal to end the 3-year-old war. Kyiv insisted on a longer and immediate truce. The Kremlin said the truce, ordered on…

Russia has announced plans to pause its fighting in Ukraine from midnight on May 7 to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two.

Vitali Klitschko, the Mayor of Kyiv, told the BBC on Friday that Ukraine may need to temporarily "give up territory" as part of a peace deal with Russia. "Maybe it can be a (temporary) solution," he…

Moscow is emboldened after U.S. President Donald Trump caves in to a key Russian demand.