Afghanistan, May 8 -- Russia's 72-hour ceasefire, ordered by President Putin to mark World War II victory, began on May 7 and ends May 10.
A 72-hour ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially taken effect to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in World War II. The ceasefire began at 12:00 a.m. Moscow time on Wednesday, May 7, and is scheduled to last until the early hours of Saturday, May 10.
According to the Russian state news agency TASS, the ceasefire is intended to provide a moment of national reflection and a symbolic gesture of peace. The announcement, made in late April, aligns with Russia's annual Victory Day celebrations, which hold significant historical and political import...