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Russia Declares Unilateral Ceasefire for Victory Day
Russia's Defence Ministry stated that any Ukrainian attempt to disrupt Victory Day celebrations would prompt a massive retaliatory missile strike on central Kyiv. The warning follows President Putin's declaration of a three-day ceasefire from May 8-10. Victory Day, marking the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany, is Russia's most significant military holiday on May 9.
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Russia's Defence Ministry stated that if Ukraine attempts to disrupt Victory Day celebrations, there will be a massive retaliatory missile strike on the centre of Kyiv. The ministry's announcement, reported via Interfax, came amid preparations for the holiday. Russia also threatened a massive missile strike on Kyiv if Ukraine violates the May 9 ceasefire.
President Putin declared a 3-day ceasefire for May 8-10. The ceasefire centers on May 9, the date of Victory Day. Victory Day is Russia's most significant military holiday. It marks the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany.
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