Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a two-day cease-fire in the conflict with Ukraine to mark the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, Russian news agencies reported, citing the Defense Ministry.
"In accordance with a decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Armed Forces, Vladimir Putin, a cease-fire has been declared from May 8-9, 2026," the ministry said in a post on state-backed messaging app MAX.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed the idea of a cease-fire for one day in the Russia-Ukraine war as "not serious," stressing that Kyiv has yet to receive any official proposal.
The Kremlin has said a possible truce, discussed by the Russian and U.S. presidents, would cover May 9, the Soviet anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War Two, which is celebrated with a military parade.
