Russia declares three-day ceasefire to commemorate 80 years of victory against Nazi Germany

Published at: 28/04/2025 04:02 PM

This Monday, according to a statement issued by the Kremlin, the Russian Federation declared a three-day ceasefire to commemorate 80 years of the victory against Nazi Germany, the measure, justified in “humanitarian considerations”, will take effect from midnight on May 7 until early on May 11, 2025.

The request made responds to the “decision of the supreme commander in chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin”, details the document, and states that during this period all combat actions by the country's forces will stop.

At the same time, the note warns that in the event that Ukraine violates the ceasefire, the Russian Armed Forces will respond “adequately and effectively”.

Russia urged Ukraine in the statement to follow the example and also declare a ceasefire, during the days of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day. On the other hand, he once again reiterated “his willingness to enter into peace negotiations without preconditions, aimed at eliminating the root causes of the Ukrainian crisis, as well as to hold a constructive dialogue with his international partners,” the text states.

Mazo News Team