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Russia Announces Ceasefire from May 8-10 Amid Ukraine Conflict

Russia has declared a ceasefire from midnight on May 8 to May 10 during the 81st anniversary of the Soviet victory in World War II. The announcement came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of potential drone attacks on Moscow's Victory Parade. In response, Russian diplomats and military officials threatened a massive missile strike on central Kyiv. Russia also summoned the Armenian ambassador over Zelensky's comments made at a summit in Yerevan.

Key Points: Russia Declares Ceasefire May 8-10 in Ukraine War

  • Russia announces ceasefire May 8-10 for Victory Day
  • Ukraine's Zelensky warns of drone threat to Moscow parade
  • Russia threatens missile strike on Kyiv in response
  • Russian Foreign Ministry summons Armenian ambassador over Zelensky's comments
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Russia declares a ceasefire from May 8 to May 10

Russia declares a ceasefire from May 8-10 during Victory Day celebrations, amid threats and warnings between Moscow and Kyiv.

"We are well aware of the collective Western minority's attitude toward May 9 - Maria Zakharova"

Moscow, May 7

The Russian Ministry of Defence announced on Thursday that Russia declares a ceasefire from midnight on May 8 until May 10 in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, reported local media.

This ceasefire is during the celebrations of the 81st anniversary of the Soviet people's victory in World War II.

"In accordance with the decision of the President of the Russian Federation, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, during the celebration of the 81st anniversary of the Soviet people's victory in the Great Patriotic War, from midnight on May 8 to May 10, the Russian side is declaring a ceasefire," the Ministry said, reported the State owned Russian news agency TASS.

On May 4, speaking at the 8th European Political Community Summit in Yerevan, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said, referring to Russia's Victory Parade on May 9 without any defence equipment, "If that happens, it will be the first time in many, many years. They cannot afford military equipment - and they fear drones may buzz over Red Square."

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova specifically noted that "If EU countries think they can silence public threats, sweep Zelenskyy's aggressive statements under the rug, so to speak, they are sorely mistaken. We are well aware of the collective Western minority's attitude toward May 9: they are systematically destroying Soviet memorial heritage, exhuming the ashes of Soviet soldiers, rewriting and distorting history," stated the report.

According to the report, in response to Zelensky's warning of a possible Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow parade, Russian diplomats and military officials warned that a massive missile strike would be launched by the Russian Armed Forces on central Kyiv.

They said that this is something they had so far refrained from, despite having the capabilities.

The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that it has summoned the Armenian ambassador regarding Zelensky's comments in Yevren, and the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin met with Armenian Ambassador to Moscow Gurgen Arsenyan, who was informed that Armenia's provision of a platform for Volodymyr Zelenskyy to voice terrorist threats against Russia is categorically unacceptable.

- IANS

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Priya S
At least they're pausing the fighting for a couple of days. Every life saved matters, whether it's Russian or Ukrainian. But the sabre-rattling from both sides is exhausting—Zelensky taunting about drones and Russia threatening missiles. Someone needs to mediate this properly, maybe India can help as a neutral party? 🙏
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Vikram M
Russia declaring a ceasefire only for Victory Day? That's like putting a bandage on a bullet wound. And dragging Armenia into this by summoning their ambassador over Zelensky's comments is just petty. The Western media will spin this as Russia being nice, but we all know the ground reality. Diplomacy is dead here.
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Michael C
As an outsider watching this, the ceasefire seems like a decent humanitarian gesture, but the underlying threats spoil any goodwill. Russia accusing Ukraine of planning a drone attack on Red Square while simultaneously threatening to bomb central Kyiv is typical of this conflict's toxic dynamic. Both sides need to stop the brinkmanship.
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Sarah B
I have to say, this reminds me of the political games we see everywhere—not just in Europe. Russia wanting to honor its WWII dead is understandable, but using a ceasefire as a shield for a parade when people are dying daily is insulting. India's experience with peacekeeping could offer a model, but both sides seem too entrenched.
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Karthik V
Ceasefire for 48 hours? Chalo, kuch to achha hua. But the whole context is troubling—Russia flexing its military might while simultaneously threatening retaliation. And the fact that Ukraine's president is openly mocking them shows this is more about propaganda than peace. Jai Hind, but this is messy

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