Trump says Russia and Ukraine to observe three-day ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire for 8–9 May covering Victory Day celebrations, but both Russia and Ukraine immediately accused each other of violations; the Russian Defence Ministry reported 1,365 ceasefire breaches including 153 artillery strikes and 887 drone strikes, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated Russia launched over 140 attacks on Ukrainian positions within hours of the truce's start. The competing claims underscore the absence of a functioning agreement, with each side characterizing the other's actions as deliberate violations while continuing military operations.