Russian attacks kill 27 before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv

Russian attacks throughout eastern Ukraine killed at least 27 people on Tuesday, including 12 in one of the worst strikes so far this year, hours before a midnight deadline ushering in an open-ended ceasefire proposed by Kyiv. Russia announced a ceasefire ​for May 8 ‌to 9 to coincide with commemorations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two and ⁠a military parade in Moscow's Red Square. Ukraine, in response, announced a proposal for an open-ended ceasefire starting on Wednesday, urging Russia to reciprocate.

May 7, 2026 - 18:04
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Russian attacks kill 27 before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv
Russian attacks throughout eastern Ukraine killed at least 27 people on Tuesday, including 12 in one of the worst strikes so far this year, hours before a midnight deadline ushering in an open-ended ceasefire proposed by Kyiv. Russia announced a ceasefire ​for May 8 ‌to 9 to coincide with commemorations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two and ⁠a military parade in Moscow's Red Square. Ukraine, in response, announced a proposal for an open-ended ceasefire starting on Wednesday, urging Russia to reciprocate.

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