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Russian President Vladimir Putin introduced a so-called "humanitarian" truce from Might 8 till midnight on Might 11 on the event of the eightieth anniversary of the tip of World Warfare II, the Kremlin stated in an announcement.

"Throughout this era, all army actions will stop. Russia believes that the Ukrainian aspect ought to observe this instance," the Kremlin stated in an announcement.

The announcement comes as Moscow continues to reject Kyiv's demand for a full and unconditional ceasefire as step one towards a broader peace deal. Putin beforehand declared a brief truce on Easter, although Ukraine accused Russian forces of practically 3,000 violations throughout that interval.