Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power infrastructure killed at least five and injured dozens, even as Moscow announced a short truce. Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticised the move, calling it part of a pattern of ineffective ceasefire declarations

According to the statement, the decision was taken by President Vladimir Putin, declaring that "a ceasefire is declared on 8-9 May 2026 in honour of the celebration of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War." Moscow added, "We expect the Ukrainian side to follow this example"