Putin announces unilateral three-day ceasefire in Ukraine for Victory Day, starting May 8
- Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a three-day unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to May 10.
- The Kremlin stated this truce aims to mark the May 9 World War II Victory holiday.
- The announcement followed reports of intense overnight Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine.
- The Russian Defense Ministry reported downing 119 Ukrainian drones overnight, mostly near Bryansk.
- There was no immediate response from Kyiv regarding the unilateral ceasefire announcement.
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