MOSCOW, May 4. /TASS/. Russia declares a ceasefire on May 8 and 9 to honor the celebration of the Soviet people’s victory in the Great Patriotic War, the Russian defense ministry said as it warned that should Ukraine try to disrupt Victory Day celebrations in Russia, the Russian army will strike downtown Kiev.
TASS has summed up the ministry’s key statements.
The ceasefire was declared in accordance with the decision of Russian Supreme Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Putin.
Russia hopes the Ukrainian side will follow suit.
Russia’s armed forces will take all necessary measures to ensure security during the celebrations.
