Russia orders ceasefire in Ukraine war on May 8 and 9 to coincide with Victory Day

Russia has ordered a two-day ceasefire in the war against Ukraine to coincide with Victory Day, which marks the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War 2. The Russian Ministry of Defence said on Monday that this would apply on May 8 and 9, following an order from President Vladimir Pu
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