Russia Declares 3-Day Surprise Ceasefire in Ukraine

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] April 28: Everyone woke up to a big surprise when Russia said it would stop fighting in Ukraine for three days. From May 8 to May 10, there would be no attacks. This matched the time of Russia’s World War II Victory Day. It felt like Russia wanted the world to see a softer side during this special event. Many hoped Ukraine would also keep quiet during this time.

A Historic Link to Victory Day

Victory Day has always been close to Russia’s heart. Every year, on May 9, they remember the brave soldiers who won against Nazi Germany. This year, Russia wanted the celebrations to be peaceful, not filled with war sounds. It was like remembering the past heroes by giving a break to the new ones who are caught in today’s battles.

Kremlin's Strong Message to Ukraine

In a very serious tone, the Kremlin asked Ukraine to also stop fighting during these days. They said if Ukraine broke the ceasefire, Russia would give a strong answer. It was clear Russia wanted a peaceful moment, but was also ready to act if needed. People could feel the tension, even during the call for calm. Trust still seemed very thin between the two sides.

A Humanitarian Pause from Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that this ceasefire was for ‘humanitarian grounds’. It was like offering a small light of hope in dark times. He asked his soldiers to hold fire starting midnight of May 8 till May 10. Some people said it was a clever move to show the world that Russia cared for human life, especially when many countries were watching closely.

Global Attention and New Peace Efforts

At the same time, world leaders like US President Donald Trump were trying harder to bring peace to Ukraine. Russia’s small step looked like a soft answer to these talks. Before this, Putin did not agree to a complete stop in fighting, blaming Western countries for giving arms to Ukraine. Now, with this ceasefire, it looked like the door for peace was opened a little wider.