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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a so-called “humanitarian” truce from May 8 until midnight on May 11 on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the Kremlin said in a statement.
“During this period, all military actions will cease. Russia believes that the Ukrainian side should follow this example,” the Kremlin said in a statement.
The announcement comes as Moscow continues to reject Kyiv’s demand for a full and unconditional ceasefire as the first step toward a broader peace deal.
Putin previously declared a temporary truce on Easter, even though Ukraine accused Russian forces of nearly 3,000 violations during that period.
Russia has repeatedly proclaimed its supposed readiness for peace talks while simultaneously pushing for maximalist demands. Kyiv has dismissed these declarations as a propaganda stunt, noting that Russian forces have only intensified their attacks on Ukrainian cities and towns.
