On May 5, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on social media that Ukraine has decided to unilaterally implement a ceasefire starting from midnight on May 6. Zelensky stated that Russian social media reported that Russia would implement a ceasefire during the Victory Day celebrations, but Ukraine has not received any formal request from Russia regarding the cessation of hostilities. Nevertheless, Ukraine has decided to implement a 'silence' starting from the specified time and will take reciprocal actions from that point. Zelensky also mentioned that it is time for Russian leaders to take real measures to end the war. His post did not specify when the Ukrainian ceasefire would end. Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that President Putin, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, decided to implement a ceasefire from May 8 to 9 to commemorate the victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War, hoping that Ukraine would follow Russia's example. (Dongxin News Agency)
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