Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day

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Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but threatened to strike back at Kyiv if it tries to disrupt festivities.

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Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day
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Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day

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Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but threatened to strike back at Kyiv if it tries to disrupt festivities.