May 6, 2026
Zelensky says Russia is violating Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and warns Kyiv may respond in kind during Moscow parade
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of violating the ceasefire that Kyiv had declared unilaterally.
TL;DR
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of violating a unilateral ceasefire declared by Kyiv.
- Zelensky stated that Russian forces conducted 1,820 active operations since the start of the day.
- Ukraine indicated it would respond in kind to Russia's actions.
- Russia's Defense Ministry had previously announced a unilateral 'truce' for May 8-9.
- Russia made no public comment on Zelensky's ceasefire.
- Russia's Defense Ministry had threatened a strike on Kyiv if Ukraine did not agree to the May 8-9 'truce'.
- Moscow's Victory Day parade was scaled back due to threats of attacks from Ukraine.
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