Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8th to May 10th to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the Kremlin said on Monday, adding that the decision was based on “humanitarian considerations.”
“By order of Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, the Russian side, guided by humanitarian motives, announces a ceasefire for the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War to last from May 8, 00:00 Moscow time to May 11, 00:00 Moscow time. Any military operations will be ceased during this period,” ANI reported citing Kremlin.News.
The Russian side reaffirmed its readiness to engage in peace talks without preconditions, aiming to address the root causes of the Ukraine crisis and foster constructive cooperation with international partners.
Russia will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Great Patriotic War, which is its term for the war with Germany in 1942 – 1945, known as World War II to its then-allies, on May 9.
“Russia believes that the Ukrainian side should follow this example. In the event of any violations of the ceasefire by the Ukrainian side, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will give a proportionate and efficient response,” the Kremlin said in a statement.
On Saturday, after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump wrote on social media, “There was no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas, cities, and towns over the last few days.”
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