Ukraine: Russia going ahead with ceasefire but will respond if attacked – Kremlin
- The Kremlin announced that Russian forces plan to observe a ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8-10, as ordered by President Vladimir Putin.
- The ceasefire commemorates the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, with international leaders, including China’s Xi Jinping, attending events in Moscow.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected the short three-day ceasefire, demanding a minimum 30-day truce instead.
- The Kremlin stated that while the ceasefire will be observed, Russian forces will respond immediately if Ukraine attempts to attack Russian positions during this period.
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