Russian president announces 3-day truce on Victory Day
(VOVWORLD) -Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday announced a three-day truce starting at midnight on May 8 to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, the Kremlin said.
 Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: Tass) |
The ceasefire will be in effect from midnight on May 8 until midnight on May 11. According to the Kremlin's statement, during this period, all military actions will cease, and Russia believes that the Ukrainian side should follow this example.
The Kremlin noted that Russia "once again declares its readiness for peace talks without preconditions." Moscow stressed the importance of addressing the root causes of the conflict. The statement warned that Russian armed forces will respond appropriately if the ceasefire is violated.