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Shafaq News- Moscow
Russia announced on Thursday that its forces will pause the “special
military operation” in Ukraine from May 8 to May 10, linking the move to the
upcoming Victory Day* commemorations in Moscow.
In a statement, the country’s Defense Ministry noted that any violations
of the ceasefire by Ukrainian forces, or attempts to target Russian settlements
or infrastructure, would trigger a “massive missile strike in central Kyiv.”
Describing the pause in fighting as a potential opening for
de-escalation, Moscow urged Kyiv to comply with the ceasefire and demonstrate
readiness to move toward ending the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy previously reported that Ukraine
had not received any official request from Russia regarding the ceasefire,
cautioning that drone strikes could target Moscow during the commemoration
event.
*Victory Day is a Russian national holiday marking the Soviet victory
over Nazi Germany.