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Russia declares May 9 truce for Ukraine then vows massive Kyiv missile strike
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Published on 4 May 2026
Ceasefire promised only to be punished by missiles
Russia says it will hold a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine from May 8-9, timed with Moscow’s World War II Victory Day. The announcement, attributed to Putin, comes with a stark warning: if Ukraine breaks the truce, Russia will conduct a “massive missile strike” on Kyiv. Observers will watch whether the window holds amid rising tensions.
- Russia announces a unilateral ceasefire on May 8-9
- The truce is tied to Victory Day commemorations in Moscow
- Kyiv is warned of a massive missile strike if violated
- Ceasefire’s credibility will hinge on compliance in real time
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