Russia declares ceasefire to mark WWII anniversary
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- Russia
Russia's defence ministry said on Thursday that Moscow had declared a ceasefire in the conflict with Ukraine from midnight on May 8 until May 10 to mark the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War Two.
"During the celebration of the 81st anniversary of the Soviet people's victory in the Great Patriotic War, from midnight on May 8 to May 10, the Russian side is declaring a ceasefire," the ministry said on Telegram.
Russian President Vladimir Putin had on Monday declared a two-day ceasefire would be observed.
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