Russian Defence Ministry once again officially declares 8-10 May truce

Russia's Ministry of Defence has announced a truce from 8 to 10 May and stated that if Ukraine breaks it during the parade, Russia will launch a strike on the centre of Kyiv.

Source: Russian Ministry of Defence

Details: The ceasefire has been promised from 00:00 on 8 May until 10 May.

It is claimed that all Russian military groupings will "fully cease combat operations" during this period.

Quote: "Simultaneously, there will be a halt to strikes by rocket forces and artillery, high-precision long-range sea- and air-based weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles against locations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and infrastructure facilities linked to the defence industry and armed forces deep inside Ukrainian territory."

Details: The ministry called on Ukraine to "follow this example", otherwise it will "respond appropriately" and strike central Kyiv.

Kyiv's civilian population and staff of foreign diplomatic missions in Kyiv were once again threatened and urged to leave the city in advance.

Background:

• Zelenskyy stated that Russia violated the ceasefire introduced by Kyiv from the beginning of 6 May. He subsequently promised to respond in kind.
• On 4 May, Zelenskyy announced a ceasefire starting from 00:00 on the night of 5-6 May. Russia did not respond in any way and continued its attacks on Ukraine.
• Earlier on 4 May, Russia's Ministry of Defence unilaterally declared a "truce" for 8 and 9 May and warned that if the Victory Day parade in Moscow on 9 May is "disrupted", it will launch a large-scale missile strike on central Kyiv.

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