Russia and Ukraine declare competing ceasefires
Summary
Russia and Ukraine have each announced their own separate ceasefire periods during their ongoing war. Russia’s ceasefire will be from May 8-9, tied to its Victory Day celebration, while Ukraine declared a ceasefire from May 5-6, stating they received no official notice from Russia.Key Facts
- Russia announced a ceasefire for May 8-9, linked to its Victory Day military parade in Moscow.
- Ukraine declared its own ceasefire from midnight on May 5 to May 6 without official confirmation from Russia.
- Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy emphasized that human life is more important than the anniversary celebrations.
- Russia warned that if Ukraine attacks during the ceasefire, it would respond with missile strikes on Kyiv.
- Russia said the ceasefire was a precaution due to fears of Ukrainian attacks during Victory Day events.
- President Zelenskyy noted that Russia will hold the May 9 parade without military equipment, citing fears of Ukrainian drones.
- Putin previously declared a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, which Ukraine also observed.
- Both sides have accused each other of breaking earlier ceasefires.
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