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Putin Declares 3-Day Ukraine Ceasefire for Victory Day, Kyiv Demands Immediate 30-Day Truce

The Kremlin's unilateral pause from May 8-10 coincides with World War II commemorations, but Ukraine and the U.S. question its sincerity and push for a durable ceasefire.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha attends to the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 12, 2025. REUTERS/Kaan Soyturk/File Photo
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and members of diplomatic missions to Ukraine visit the site of a Russian missile strike on a residential area where multiple children and adults were killed, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, April 25, 2025. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, a firefighter puts out a fire at ruined homes following Russia's air raid in the Donetsk region on Monday.

Overview

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to May 10, citing humanitarian grounds tied to Russia's Victory Day celebrations.
  • The Kremlin called on Ukraine to reciprocate but warned of retaliatory measures if Kyiv violated the truce, raising skepticism about the pause's intent.
  • Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha rejected the proposal, reiterating demands for an immediate, unconditional 30-day ceasefire to facilitate genuine peace talks.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration over Russia's piecemeal truces and warned of potential sanctions on Russian energy buyers if a comprehensive peace deal is not reached soon.
  • Past unilateral ceasefires, including an Easter truce, were marred by accusations of widespread violations, fueling doubts about Moscow's commitment to de-escalation.