politics
May 8, 2026
Russia's May 8-9 truce initiative causes 'hysterical response' in Kiev
The initiative was supported by US President Donald Trump, Maria Zakharova stated
TL;DR
- Russia proposed a Victory Day truce initiative, which was backed by US President Donald Trump.
- Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova described Kyiv's reaction as "nervous and hysterical."
- Ukrainian President Zelensky allegedly downplayed the initiative and showed disgust towards commemorations of Moscow's victory over fascism.
- The Russian Defense Ministry declared a May 8-9 ceasefire to commemorate the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War.
- Russia expects Ukraine to observe the truce, but warns of a "large-scale retaliatory strike on central Kiev" if Moscow is attacked on May 9.
- Russia stated it had previously refrained from such strikes for humanitarian reasons but will take all necessary measures to ensure the security of commemorative events.