Russia Announces Ceasefire Ahead of Victory Day, Threatens Kyiv Response
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced a unilateral “ceasefire” for May 8th and 9th, coinciding with Victory Day celebrations in Moscow. The declaration, issued under the direction of Supreme Commander Vladimir Putin, is intended to honor the Soviet people’s victory in the Great Patriotic War. However, the Ministry simultaneously warned that any disruption to the planned Victory Day parade on May 9th would trigger a “large-scale rocket attack” targeting the center of Kyiv.
The statement emphasized the expectation that Ukraine would reciprocate this ceasefire. Recent security concerns have reportedly prompted heightened protection measures around President Putin, following multiple attempted assassination attempts and anxieties surrounding potential coup efforts. The Ministry stated that this action was taken in response to “attempts by Kyiv to disrupt the celebrations of the 81st anniversary…”
The announcement comes as ongoing hostilities continue within Ukraine.
Details regarding the scope and duration of the ceasefire remain to be seen. —
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