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Posted on May 6, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleRussia plans a ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8-10 but warns of retaliation if attacked. Kyiv's stance on the ceasefire remains unclear.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russian forces still planned to cease fire in Ukraine from May 8-10 as per President Vladimir Putin's orders, but would respond if Ukrainian forces tried to strike Russian positions.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia had so far not heard a single statement from Kyiv indicating it was ready to abide by the three-day ceasefire which Putin declared last week to coincide with World War Two commemorations.
(Reporting by Dmitry Antonov; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
The main topic is Russia's planned ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8-10 and the potential response if attacked.
The ceasefire dates coincide with World War Two commemorations, highlighting their symbolic importance.
As of now, Kyiv has not made any statements indicating readiness to abide by the ceasefire.
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