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Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Collapses as Both Sides Trade Strikes During Victory Day Commemorations

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  • Putin declared a unilateral two-day ceasefire for WWII commemorations, which collapsed within hours as both sides reported hundreds of drone attacks.
  • Ukraine separately declared its own ceasefire, but neither side honored the other's truce, according to The Nation.
  • Russia and Ukraine publicly accused each other of initiating violations, with fighting continuing unabated per Reuters.
  • Russia scaled down its Victory Day parade in Moscow for the first time in nearly 20 years, a reflection of the war's broader toll according to France24.
  • DW reported the Moscow parade will be more subdued, underscoring the conflict's impact on Russian domestic commemorations.

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