Victory Day Ceasefire Debate

Russian Defense Ministry declares unilateral ceasefire for May 8–9 to mark 81st Victory Day anniversary.
Threatens 'massive missile strike' on Kyiv if Ukraine disrupts celebrations.
Authorities scaled back military parades in Moscow, removing tanks and missiles due to drone concerns.
Zelenskyy dismisses ceasefire as 'not serious', calls plan 'dishonest'.
Russian forces continue striking cities like Dnipro and Merefa.
Victory Day commemorates 27 million Soviet lives lost during WWII, used by Putin to justify war in Ukraine.

History | War | Ceasefire

Ukraine | Russia

Volodymyr Zelenskyy | Vladimir Putin

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