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Russia announces a temporary 72-hour ceasefire in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine, set to begin on May 8 and conclude at the end of May 10. President Vladimir Putin declares the pause in fighting to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II, a significant national holiday in Russia. The Kremlin urges Ukraine to reciprocate the gesture, stating that Russia will deliver an “adequate and effective response” to any violations by Ukrainian forces during the truce. This marks the second temporary ceasefire announced by Moscow in recent weeks, following a 30-hour Easter Sunday truce that. . .
