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Russia Announces Victory Day Ceasefire as Peace Talks Enter Critical Phase

Putin declares a three-day truce for May 8–10, while U.S. mediation intensifies with territorial disputes and escalating violence complicating negotiations.

El presidente Donald Trump, de derecha a izquierda, habla mientras el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, y el secretario de Defensa, Pete Hegseth, escuchan durante un almuerzo bilateral en la Sala del Gabinete de la Casa Blanca, el 24 de abril de 2025, en Washington
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, right, and President Donald Trump, talk as they attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican, Saturday, April 26, 2025.(Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP)
El presidente ruso Vladímir Putin anuncia una tregua de 3 días. (AP)

Overview

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a three-day ceasefire for May 8–10 to commemorate Victory Day, urging Ukraine to reciprocate the gesture.
  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the upcoming week will be pivotal in determining whether peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine can progress.
  • President Donald Trump expressed skepticism about Putin's commitment to peace and suggested new sanctions in response to continued civilian-targeted strikes by Russia.
  • North Korea has officially confirmed the deployment of troops to support Russian operations in the contested Kursk region, marking a significant escalation in external involvement.
  • Ukraine continues to deny Russian claims of full control over the Kursk region, maintaining that Ukrainian forces are still actively engaged in the area.