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Ukraine and Russia declare separate truces
Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine for May 8-9, tied to its Victory Day commemorations, and warned of a massive missile strike on Kyiv if Kyiv violated it. Ukraine responded with its own truce for May 5-6, saying it is not serious to expect it to observe a ceasefire during a Russian military holiday.
Why It Matters
The moves mark a temporary pause amid ongoing fighting and could affect military dynamics and civilian safety around the Victory Day period.
Timeline
2 Events
Ukraine announces its own truce for May 5-6
May 5, 2026
Ukraine responded by declaring a truce between May 5 and May 6, saying it was "not serious" to expect it to observe a ceasefire during a Russian military holiday.
Russia declares unilateral ceasefire for May 8-9
May 4, 2026
Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8 and May 9, during its World War II Victory Day commemorations, and threatened a "massive missile strike" on Kyiv if Ukraine violated it.