Ukraine, Russia announce ceasefire for 8 and 9 May. Zelensky has been proposing it because the sixth | EUROtoday

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Moscow has introduced a ceasefire for May 8 and 9 on the event of Victory Day, a vacation by which Russia celebrates the victory over Nazi Germany within the Second World War. In the announcement, the Russian Defense Ministry specifies that the choice was made by President Vladimir Putin.

“In accordance with the decision of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, VV Putin, a ceasefire was declared for 8 and 9 May 2026, on the occasion of the celebration of the victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War,” the ministry stated, as reported by Russian information companies. “We hope that the Ukrainian side will follow this example,” added the Russian Defense Ministry.

Zelensky: ceasefire from midnight between 5 and 6 May

The response from the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, was not lengthy in coming and arrived on We imagine that human life is price rather more than any anniversary “celebration”. In this regard, we announce a ceasefire ranging from midnight between May fifth and sixth.”

«In the time that separates us from that moment, it is realistic to ensure that silence takes effect. From then on, we will act reciprocally. It is time for Russian leaders to take concrete action to end the war, especially considering that the Russian Defense Ministry believes it cannot organize a parade in Moscow without Ukraine’s goodwill,” he added.

Kiev: «May 6 will show if Moscow is serious and wants peace»

«Peace cannot wait for ‘parades’ and ‘celebrations’», «May 6 will show whether Moscow is serious and what it really wants: peace or military parades». Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha writes this on “If Moscow is able to finish hostilities, it could actually do it tomorrow night. Ukraine is prepared: at midnight between May 5 and 6. This is a severe proposal to finish the conflict and transfer on to diplomacy. I ask all our companions, all peace-loving states, all of the headquarters of worldwide organizations to help this name for an finish to hostilities”, concluded the minister.