Vladimir Putin has announced a 3-day ceasefire with Ukraine to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union and its allies in WWII.
The Kremlin said the temporary pause in all fighting would run from May 8th to the 11th, based on “humanitarian grounds”.
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Ukraine’s foreign ministry is once again pushing for a 30-day immediate ceasefire, criticising Russia’s announcement as performative.
The 9th of May, the second day of this fresh ceasefire, coincides with the Soviet victory parade in Moscow. China’s and Brazil’s Presidents, as well as the Prime Minister of India, are set to attend.
It comes just 10 days since a similar 30-hour truce was announced by the Kremlin for Easter.
The Easter ceasefire was limited to air attacks only, with both sides accusing the other of violations.
Pressure from the US to bring an end to the war is ramping up, given Trump’s promise to end the war on day one of his presidency.
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