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Russian President Vladimir Putin's order for a three-day truce with Ukraine to coincide with Moscow's World War II Victory Day commemorations has taken effect, Russian state media reported.

"The ceasefire ... on the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, has begun," Russia's state RIA news agency reported. Ukraine never agreed to the truce and has dismissed it as theatrics, calling instead for a 30-day ceasefire.

Le Monde with AFP

'The ceasefire ... on the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, has begun,' Russia's state RIA news agency reported.{ai:summary}Russian President Vladimir Putin has initiated a three-day ceasefire with Ukraine to align with Moscow's Victory Day celebrations, according to state media. Ukraine, however, has rejected the truce, labeling it as mere theatrics and is advocating for a more extended 30-day ceasefire.#foreignaffairs

Putin's order for three-day truce with Ukraine takes effect

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