Russia Declares Ceasefire with Ukraine: Here's When It Starts
The Russian Ministry of Defense has declared a ceasefire with the Ukrainian side on May 8 and 9 in honor of the victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War.
TL;DR
- Russia's Ministry of Defense announced a ceasefire with Ukraine on May 8 and 9.
- The ceasefire is in honor of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War.
- Russia hopes Ukraine will follow Moscow's example.
- The war in Ukraine began on February 24, 2022, with a Russian invasion.
- The conflict is Europe's largest since World War II, causing significant casualties and displacement.
- Unofficial reports indicate over a million deaths.