The Kremlin announced on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a three-day ceasefire from May 8 to May 10 in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, coinciding with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations marking the end of World War II.

According to a statement reported by AFP, the Kremlin emphasized that “Russia expects the Ukrainian side to follow suit,” warning that “any violation of the ceasefire by Ukraine will be met with an appropriate and effective response from the Russian Armed Forces.”

The announcement comes as intense fighting continues on multiple fronts, with limited diplomatic efforts underway to curb the prolonged military confrontation, now entering its third year.