Russia declares 3-day ceasefire in Ukraine for WWII Victory Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine next month to mark the 80th anniversary of World War II Victory Day.

The Kremlin said the 72-hour ceasefire would run from the beginning of May 8 and last through the end of May 10.

"All military actions are suspended for this period," the Kremlin said in a statement. "Russia believes that the Ukrainian side should follow this example."