Russia and Ukraine announce rival ceasefires as deadly strikes continue
Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.
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Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.
Russian drone and missile attacks killed at least 22 people and wounded over 80 in Ukraine, hours before Kyiv's planned ceasefire and days before Russia's proposed pause for Victory Day.
Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire for May 8-9 to mark Victory Day, while Ukraine declared a truce starting May 6, with both sides setting different ceasefire dates.
Russia and Ukraine announced separate ceasefires for Victory Day, with Ukraine proposing an open-ended truce starting May 6, while Russia set its ceasefire for May 8-9.
Russia declared a ceasefire for May 8-9 to coincide with Victory Day, while Ukraine announced a truce for May 5-6, leading to separate ceasefire declarations from both sides.
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