Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, beginning next month.

Moscow announced it will pause fighting between May 8 and May 10 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of end of the Second World War.

“For this period, all hostilities are stopped,” the Kremlin said in a statement, according to TASS. “Russia believes that the Ukrainian side should follow suit. In the event of violations of the ceasefire by the Ukrainian side, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will give an adequate and effective response.”

What To Know

• President Donald Trump had urged his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to stop attacking Ukraine, adding that he was “very disappointed” by Russia’s actions.
• After meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican on Saturday, Trump offered a rare public criticism of Putin, telling reporters he’s been “surprised and disappointed” by Russian missile attacks during the negotiation process.
• Trump warned that he’d consider banking or secondary sanctions against Russia if Putin did not sign a peace deal soon.
• Russia claims Ukraine is blocking direct talks and that they are waiting for a a signal “from Kyiv” that it’s ready for direct talks. Ukraine has said it is willing to have them if Russia first agrees to a full ceasefire.
• The annexation of Crimea, and which country will retain the Ukrainian peninsula remains a sticking point in negotiations.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Trump will decide this week whether to continue brokering a peace deal on Ukraine, or walk away if progress is not being made.

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