The Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire in the war in Ukraine.
The Kremlin has said the ceasefire will run from the morning of 8th until 11th May – which coincides with victory celebrations to mark the end of World War Two.
In a statement it said Putin declared the ceasefire “based on humanitarian considerations”.
A translation of the statement said: “Russia believes that the Ukrainian side should follow this example.
Meanwhile Ukraine has not yet responded.
