Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day

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Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to Head of the Republic of Mordovia Artyom Zdunov at the Kremlin in Moscow, Monday, May 4, 2026. …

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to Head of the Republic of Mordovia Artyom Zdunov at the Kremlin in Moscow, Monday, May 4, 2026. Mikhail Metzel/Pool Sputnik Kremlin hide caption toggle caption Mikhail Metzel/Pool Sputnik Kremlin Russia's Defense Ministry declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but it threatened to strike back at Kyiv if it tries to disrupt the Victory Day festivities. …

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