Russia orders ceasefire in Ukraine war on May 8 and 9 to coincide with Victory Day

A AgenciesSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-04 · 19:44 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Russia has announced a two-day ceasefire in Ukraine on May 8 and 9, coinciding with Victory Day, which commemorates the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. The Russian Ministry of Defence stated that President Vladimir Putin ordered the truce and expects Ukraine to observe it. The ministry also warned that if Ukraine attempts to disrupt the Victory Day celebrations, Russian armed forces will launch a retaliatory missile strike on Kyiv. This announcement comes as Russia prepares to mark the 81st anniversary of the Great Patriotic War.

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If Kyiv attempts to disrupt Victory Day celebrations, Russian forces will launch a massive missile strike on the center of Kyiv.

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The ceasefire applies on May 8 and 9.

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Russia has ordered a two-day ceasefire in the war against Ukraine to coincide with Victory Day.

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Moscow expects the Ukrainian side to observe the truce.

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Russia has ordered a two-day ceasefire in the war against Ukraine to coincide with Victory Day, which marks the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War 2.The Russian Ministry of Defence said on Monday that this would apply on May 8 and 9, following an order from President Vladimir Putin, adding that Moscow expects the Ukrainian side to observe the truce.“If the Kyiv regime attempts to implement its criminal plans to disrupt the celebration of the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the Russian Armed Forces will launch a retaliatory, massive missile strike on the centre of Kyiv,” the defence ministry said in a statement on Kremlin-backed messaging service MAX.

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