Russia announces temporary ceasefire in Ukraine to mark WWII Victory Day

In a significant development, Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a full three-day ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to May 10, coinciding with the observance of Victory Day, which marks the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. The truce, effective from midnight on May 8 (2100 GMT on May 7) and lasting until the end of May 10, was announced by the Kremlin on Monday. Putin stated that the ceasefire, which will pause hostilities on "humanitarian grounds," was intended to commemorate the holiday, celebrated by Russia and its allies.

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