In a move coinciding with the May 8-9 commemorations of World War II, President Vladimir Putin has declared a unilateral two-day ceasefire.
This announcement follows a proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for an earlier truce, suggesting a desire for peace amidst ongoing tensions.
However, the offer of a ceasefire is tempered by threats of major reprisals, raising questions about the sincerity and stability of such a truce.