politics

May 8, 2026

Russia declares ceasefire from midnight May 8 until May 10

This timing includes the days of commemorating the 81st anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War

Russia declares ceasefire from midnight May 8 until May 10

TL;DR

  • Russia announced a ceasefire from May 8 (midnight Moscow time) to May 10.
  • The ceasefire marks the 81st anniversary of the Soviet people's victory in the Great Patriotic War.
  • The decision was made by President Vladimir Putin.