Ukraine's Zelensky Declares Own Ceasefire in Response to Russian Move
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Ukraine will observe its own ceasefire starting at midnight between May 5-6, responding to Russia's unilateral ceasefire declaration. Russia's Defense Ministry had earlier announced it would unilaterally observe a ceasefire on Friday and Saturday at the request of President Vladimir Putin to mark Victory Day celebrations. Zelensky emphasized the value of human lives ahead of the commemorative events, matching Russia's gesture with Ukraine's own independent ceasefire decision.