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May 4, 2026, 5:09 PM EDT / Updated May 5, 2026, 4:36 AM EDT
By F. Brinley Bruton and Reuters
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday announced a two-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine to observe the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
The ceasefire would run Friday and Saturday, according to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy countered with his own proposed pause in fighting starting earlier, on the night of May 5‑6.
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