Ukrainians mark end of WWII amid fragile ceasefire with Russia

France24 · 🇫🇷 public France · May 09, 2026 · 70 words · By Video by FRANCE

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What to know about Ukrainians mark end of WWII amid fragile ceasefire with Russia

As a temporary ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia comes into effect, residents across Ukraine reflect on the enduring toll of war and the uncertainty of peace.

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What happened

As a temporary ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia comes into effect, residents across Ukraine reflect on the enduring toll of war and the uncertainty of peace.

Why it matters

In Zaporizhzhia, mourners at a World War II memorial drew parallels between past and present suffering, while others in Kharkiv and Kyiv expressed cautious hope mixed with deep scepticism that the brief pause in fighting could lead to meaningful negotiations.

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The clearest point to anchor on is this: A temporary ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia comes into effect.

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Claim 1: “A temporary ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia comes into effect”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm that U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine effective from May 9 to May 11.

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web search NEUTRAL — Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine from 9 to 11 May. The US president said on social media the ceasefire would include a suspension of all ...
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/08/trump-russia-u…

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web search NEUTRAL — U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday announced on social media that there would be a three-day ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine from May 9 until May 11 to mark the end of World ...
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/trump-announces-three-d…

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web search NEUTRAL — When Ukraine's proposed truce came into effect on May 6, Zelensky said Russia had violated it a total of 1,820 times by 10 a.m. local time. Russia celebrates Victory Day on May 9, commemorating the So…
https://kyivindependent.com/breaking-trump-announces-3-day-c…

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