Putin announces new "truce" for Victory Day. Ukraine responds

The Kremlin made the announcement.

According to the Russian leader, the so-called truce will last from May 8 until 00:00 on May 11. The Kremlin states that Putin made this decision “based on humanitarian considerations.”

The Kremlin also emphasized 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,” the Putin administration added.

The Kremlin stated that "the Russian side reiterates its readiness for peace negotiations without preconditions, aimed at addressing the root causes of the Ukrainian crisis and fostering constructive cooperation with international partners."

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry’s response

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha responded to the Kremlin's proposal for a temporary truce. 

“If Russia truly wants peace, it must cease fire immediately. Why wait until May 8th? If the fire can be ceased now and since any date for 30 days—so it is real, not just for a parade,” the minister said.

According to him, Ukraine is ready to support a "lasting, durable, and full" ceasefire. He reminded that Kyiv has consistently proposed such a ceasefire, for at least 30 days.