The decision was made by Russian supreme commander-in-chief Vladimir Putin

The decision was made by Russian supreme commander-in-chief Vladimir Putin

Russia’s armed forces will take all necessary measures to ensure security during the celebrations

Moscow announced a May 8–9 truce tied to WWII commemorations and warned of 'massive missile strike' if breached, while Kyiv called the proposal unserious and set its own ceasefire…

This timing includes the days of commemorating the 81st anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War

Russia urges Ukraine to observe and adhere to the announced ceasefire