Putin announces May 8-10 ceasefire, Ukraine wants truce now
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a three-day unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine on Monday, proposing a pause in fighting next week to coincide with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations.

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