Russia has announced a unilateral ceasefire for May 8th and May 9th, citing the upcoming commemoration of Victory Day. According to Russian state media, the decision was reported on Monday and attributed to the military leadership, stating that President Vladimir Putin personally made the call in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief. For context, May 8th is observed in numerous European nations as a day of remembrance or a public holiday. It marks the anniversary of May 8, 1945, which was the day the German Wehrmacht surrendered unconditionally, marking the definitive end of World War II in Europe.
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