Zelensky Declares Midnight Ceasefire in Ukraine After Putin Announces Victory Day Truce

Following Russian President Vladimir Putin's declaration of a unilateral two-day ceasefire for the May 8-9 Victory Day celebrations, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky countered by announcing that Ukraine would observe its own reciprocal ceasefire starting at midnight on the night of May 5-6, declaring that 'human life is far more valuable than any anniversary celebration.'

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Country: Ukraine

Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War

Severity: HIGH

Source: Reuters / Anadolu Agency / OPB

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