The Russian Ministry of Defense declared a unilateral 'Victory Day' ceasefire from May 8 to 9, falsely accusing President Zelensky of threatening to strike Moscow on May 9.
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MoD declared May 8-9 ceasefire and accused Zelensky of threatening Moscow strikes.
On May 4, Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire for May 8 and 9.
Volodymyr Zelensky responded by announcing a truce beginning on May 6.
Russian Defense Ministry declared a two-day 'Victory Day ceasefire' on May 8-9.
Russian Defense Ministry stated hope that Ukraine would follow this example.
Russia's Defense Ministry announced a unilateral truce for Victory Day from May 8 to May 9.
Russia threatened a 'massive missile strike' on Kyiv if Ukraine disrupts Victory Day celebrations in Moscow.
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