Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to May 10, but Ukraine and the United States reacted cautiously. The Russian mini-truce would coincide with the 80th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

The Kremlin said on Monday that President Vladimir V. Putin had ordered a three-day cease-fire in Ukraine next month, the second time in two weeks that Russia’s leader has promised a temporary pause in the fighting as President Trump shows growing impatience with his refusal to stop the war.

Putin announces 3-day truce on Victory Day's 80th anniversary ・Trump says he believes Zelensky is ready to give up Crimea to Russia ・Russia demands recognition of Crimea, other Ukrainian regions' annexation in any peace talks ・Drones reportedly strike Russian plant producing parts for missiles,