Putin Declares 72-Hour Ukraine Truce to Mark WWII Victory
3-day truce May 8-10
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a new temporary ceasefire in his war on Ukraine to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II, the Kremlin said Monday. The three-day truce will start on May 8 and end at midnight on May 10, the Kremlin said on its Telegram channel. Russia remains ready to hold peace talks to resolve the conflict with Ukraine, it added. The latest offer of a halt to the fighting comes as Russia prepares to mark the May 9 Victory Day anniversary with a military parade on Moscow’s Red Square. Putin also announced a suspension of hostilities for 30 hours during the Easter weekend, during which both Russia and Ukraine accused each other of breaches.