Russian President, Vladimir Putin had ordered a three-day ceasefire in the war against Ukraine from May 8 to May 10, 2025, the Kremlin said on Monday. The ceasefire coincides with Russia’s World War II Victory Day commemorations, according to AFP. “Russia believes that the Ukrainian side should follow this example. In the event of violations […]

Ukraine has not yet responded, international media reported

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a three-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine next month to celebrate the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany during World War II.

According to the Kremlin, the ceasefire will last 72 hours, beginning on May 8 and ending on May 10. Russia has also urged Ukraine to observe the truce.

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

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a so-called "humanitarian" truce to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the Kremlin stated. According to the announcement, the ceasefire will begin on May 8 and last until midnight on May 11.

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday 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...

Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 28 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. Professor of International Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin was our guest, he tells us more.