Thursday, May 21Thursday, May 21Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a unilateral two-day ceasefire in Ukraine, set for May 8 and 9, to coincide with Victory Day commemorations marking the end of World War II. The Russian Ministry of Defence announced the truce, stating that Moscow expects Ukraine to observe it, while warning that any breach by Ukraine would result in a "massive retaliatory strike" targeting Kyiv .
In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a separate two-day ceasefire, scheduled for May 5 and 6, rather than aligning with Russia’s proposed dates. Zelenskyy’s announcement came amid heightened tensions, as Russia issued explicit threats of a large-scale missile strike on Kyiv if Ukraine violated the truce .
The ceasefire announcement coincides with escalating Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Moscow, which have raised concerns about security during Russia’s Victory Day celebrations. Ukrainian drones have already breached Moscow’s air defenses, striking a high-rise building days before the parade. Zelenskyy suggested that Ukraine may continue such operations, hinting that drones could disrupt the May 9 parade, which Russia has scaled back by excluding military hardware due to security risks .
Russia offers Ukraine May 8-9 ceasefire amid WWII anniversary, but threatens major reprisals in same breath President Putin has unilaterally declared a two-day truce amid commemorations of the end of World War II in Moscow. Ukraines President Zelenskyy proposed his own truce starting a couple of days earlier.
deutsche welle europe · 16 days ago
Putin and Zelensky each announce different dates for two-day ceasefire Russia threatened on Monday to launch a massive missile strike on Kyiv if Ukraine breached a two-day truce initiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin to coincide with World War II commemorations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to Moscows threats saying Kyiv would observe its own ceasefire between May 5 to May 6.
france24 · 16 days ago
Russia orders ceasefire in Ukraine war on May 8 and 9 to coincide with Victory Day Russia has ordered a two-day ceasefire in the war against Ukraine to coincide with Victory Day, which marks the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War 2. The Russian Ministry of Defence announced on Monday that this would apply on May 8 and 9, following an order from President Vladimir Putin, adding that Moscow expects the Ukrainian side to observe the truce. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine will observe its own truce with Russia on May 5 and 6. Zelensky had...
south china morning post · 16 days ago
Ukraines Drone Strikes Reach Moscow, Threaten Putins Victory Day Parade
news.yahoo.com · 16 days ago
Russia declares a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day Russias Defense Ministry has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II
independent · 16 days ago
🇷🇺🚫🇺🇦- Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a unilateral ceasefire set for May 8th and 9th to commemorate Victory Day. The Russian Ministry of Defence also cautioned Ukraine that any attempt to interfere with the holiday festivities would result in a massive retaliatory strike targeting the center of Kyiv.
telegram bot · 16 days ago
Putin threatens massive missile strike on Kyiv if Ukraine breaks two-day truce Russia threatened on Monday to launch a massive missile strike on Kyiv if Ukraine breached a two-day truce initiated by Vladimir Putin to coincide with World War II commemorations.
france24 · 16 days ago
Zelenskyy hints Ukrainian drones could menace Putins Victory Day parade The Kremlin is tightening security restrictions ahead of the annual May 9 celebrations that traditionally seek to showcase Russias military might.
politico.eu · 17 days ago
Zelensky: Russia fears Ukrainian drones over Moscow Victory Day parade
news.yahoo.com · 17 days ago
Debate: 9 May: Moscow parade with no tanks or missiles Russia will hold its annual military parade on 9 May commemorating the victory against Nazi Germany in 1945. The Ministry of Defence has announced that this years parade will take place with no military hardware, citing the current operational situation and concerns about drone attacks from Ukraine.
eurotopics.net · 17 days ago
Drone Hits a Moscow High-Rise Days Before a Major Military Parade Air defenses in the Russian capital were breached as Ukraine expands long-range strikes.
new york times · 17 days ago