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05/08/2025May 8, 2025
Russia’s ceasefire begins, calm over Ukrainian skies
A short cessation of hostilites declared by began early Thursday, coinciding with Moscow’s Victory Day commemorations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany.
, which started at midnight Moscow time (2100 GMT), saw Ukrainian skies fall silent after a day of Russian air attacks. The 72-hour pause is set to last until midnight Saturday-Sunday (2100 GMT Saturday).
It was not immediately clear if there was a pause in fighting on the frontlines between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
The ceasefire coincides with military parades in Moscow for the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany.
Russian President is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders for the event.
Ukraine, which did not agree to the truce, called it a ruse by Putin to create an impression of wanting peace.
President reiterated Kyiv’s support for a US-backed 30-day ceasefire proposal.
“We are not withdrawing this proposal, which could give diplomacy a chance,” Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address on Wednesday.
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Welcome to our coverage of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
A three-day ceasefire declared by Russia came into effect on Thursday morning.
Meanwhile, Chinese President and Russian President are set to hold talks in Moscow.
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