Putin and Zelensky Trigger Competing Two-Day Ceasefires
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Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire for May 8–9 to coincide with Victory Day and warned of a massive missile strike on Kyiv if Ukraine breaches it, while Zelensky announced Ukraine’s own ceasefire for May 5–6, saying there’s no credible reason to pause during Russia’s holiday—leaving two conflicting truces as fighting continues and diplomacy wanes.
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- Zelenskyy rains on Putin’s parade: Kyiv and Moscow declare rival ceasefires Atlantic Council
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