Russia Announces Short ‘Humanitarian’ Truce in Ukraine to Celebrate End of World War II
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The Kremlin announced a short “humanitarian” truce on Monday, temporarily ending military operations in Ukraine from May 8 to 10 in remembrance of Russia’s victory over Nazi Germany at the end of World War II.
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the three-day cease-fire on “humanitarian grounds,” allowing Russians to celebrate Victory Day on May 9. This year marks the 80th anniversary of Germany’s surrender to the Soviet Union.
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