Putin declares May 8-9 ceasefire with Ukraine to mark WWII anniversary, Defence Ministry says
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a two-day ceasefire with Ukraine on May 8-9 to commemorate the anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat in World War II, according to Russia's Defence Ministry. The ministry stated it expects Ukraine to observe the ceasefire and warned of a massive missile strike on Kyiv if the truce is disrupted. Civilian populations and foreign diplomatic missions in Kyiv were advised to leave the city promptly in anticipation of potential retaliation.
- ▪Vladimir Putin declared a two-day ceasefire in the conflict with Ukraine on May 8-9 for Victory Day commemorations.
- ▪Russia's Defence Ministry warned of a massive retaliatory missile strike on Kyiv if Ukraine disrupts the ceasefire.
- ▪The ministry urged civilians and foreign diplomatic staff in Kyiv to evacuate the city in a timely manner.
- ▪Russia claimed it had previously refrained from targeting city centers on humanitarian grounds.
- ▪The ceasefire is tied to the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Head of the Republic of Mordovia Artyom Zdunov, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Monday. Reuters-YonhapMOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a two-day ceasefire in the conflict with Ukraine on May 8-9 to mark the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War Two, Russia's Defence Ministry said.The ministry added that it counted on the Ukrainian side to follow suit and that Russia would launch a massive retaliatory missile strike on the centre of Kyiv if Ukraine attempted to disrupt Victory Day celebrations."Despite the capabilities at our disposal, Russia has previously refrained from such actions on humanitarian grounds," it said in a statement, adding however that it was ready to act if the ceasefire was not…
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