Event Brief
Russia declares Victory Day ceasefire; Zelenskyy tables truce
Filed: May 05, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Summary: Russia’s defense ministry announced a unilateral Victory Day ceasefire while President Zelenskyy proposed his own truce.
WHO: Russia’s defence ministry; Zelenskyy
WHAT: Russia declared a unilateral Victory Day ceasefire while Zelenskyy tabled a separate truce
WHEN: May 04, 2026 at 2:55 PM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: The ceasefire was tied to fears of long-range attacks by Ukrainian drones.
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