Putin announces Ukraine ceasefire to mark 80th anniversary of end of WW2

Vladimir Putin has ordered a surprise 72-hour ceasefire ceasefire in Ukraine to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and has urged Kyiv to follow suit. 'Based on humanitarian considerations, the Russian side is declaring a truce during the 80th anniversary of Victory Day,' the Kremlin announced Monday, claiming from May 8 through May 10, 'all hostilities' would be stopped.