Putin announces one-sided three-day arms arrest in Ukraine from May 8th

Putin announces one-sided three-day arms arrest in Ukraine from May 8th

The Russian President Vladimir Putin has unsilaterally proclaimed a three -day ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8th to 11th. This is done in connection with the celebrations for the Second World War, according to the Kremlin on Monday.

ceasefire for humanitarian reasons

The Kremlin said the decision was based on "humanitarian considerations". The ceasefire should apply from midnight to May 8th to midnight to midnight to May 11th to honor the 80th anniversary of the victory and the defeat of Nazi Germany.

response to US proposal

Moscow previously rejected a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire that the Ukraine had accepted.

Reactions of Ukraine and further course

cnn has contacted the Ukrainian government to get an opinion.

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