Putin's order for three-day truce with Ukraine comes into effect

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unilateral order for a three-day truce in Ukraine took effect Thursday, timed to coincide with Russia’s Victory Day commemorations. The Kremlin framed the move as a “test” of Kyiv’s willingness for peace, but Ukrainian officials rejected the gesture as mere political theatre and reiterated calls for a longer, 30-day truce.

May 8, 2025 - 05:00
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Putin's order for three-day truce with Ukraine comes into effect
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unilateral order for a three-day truce in Ukraine took effect Thursday, timed to coincide with Russia’s Victory Day commemorations. The Kremlin framed the move as a “test” of Kyiv’s willingness for peace, but Ukrainian officials rejected the gesture as mere political theatre and reiterated calls for a longer, 30-day truce.

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