Russia declares ceasefire to mark WWII anniversary

MOSCOW (Reuters) – 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. The post Russia declares ceasefire to mark WWII anniversary appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.