MOSCOW, May 4. /TASS/. Russia declares a ceasefire on May 8 and 9 to honor the celebration of the Soviet people’s victory in the Great Patriotic War, the Defense Ministry stated.

"In accordance with the decision of Russian supreme commander-in-chief Vladimir Putin, a ceasefire is declared on May 8-9, 2026, in honor of the celebration of the Soviet people’s victory in the Great Patriotic War," the statement said.