Putin declares a 3-day ceasefire for May's WWII anniversary. Ukraine says why wait?

Russia declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine starting May 8 for the anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. Ukraine called for an immediate, 30-day truce instead.

Apr 28, 2025 - 19:49
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Putin declares a 3-day ceasefire for May's WWII anniversary. Ukraine says why wait?
Rescue workers stand near a destroyed building, where roses are placed in Kyiv, Ukraine, in tribute to the victims of the Russian rocket attack the day before, on April 24.

Russia declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine starting May 8 for the anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. Ukraine called for an immediate, 30-day truce instead.

(Image credit: Danylo Antoniuk)