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Russia declares 2-day ceasefire for Victory Day
Russia announced a two-day ceasefire on May 8-9 to commemorate World War II's end, urging Ukraine to follow. In response, Ukrainian President Zelensky warned of threats during the celebrations, highlighting differing views on the ceasefire terms.
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