Russia and Ukraine Implement and Violate U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire
Initially, Ukrainian drones struck Russian oil facilities in Perm amid Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal for a May 9 ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought clarification on the ceasefire details proposed to U. S. President Donald Trump. Then, Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire for May 8-9, while Ukraine announced its own truce starting May 6, despite ongoing drone strikes including one on a Moscow high-rise and attacks on military logistics near Moscow. Russia scaled back its Victory Day parade in Moscow due to security concerns. Later, Russia urged foreign diplomats to evacuate Kyiv amid threats of retaliatory strikes if Ukraine disrupted Victory Day celebrations.
U. S. President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire from May 9 to 11, including a prisoner exchange of 1,000 prisoners each, confirmed by both Russia and Ukraine. Russian President Putin signaled the conflict was nearing its end during a subdued Victory Day parade. Most recently, both Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating the U. S. -brokered ceasefire, reporting casualties during the truce.
