Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a two-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine to mark the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Multiple outlets report that the ceasefire is declared for a limited period and is intended to coincide with the commemorations tied to the WWII victory anniversary. The announcements frame the pause in hostilities as part of Russia’s observance of the historical milestone rather than as a broader shift in the conflict. Both sources describe the decision as coming directly from Putin and present the same central rationale: the ceasefire is meant to observe the anniversary of WWII’s end in Europe. The reports do not provide additional terms such as geographic limits, enforcement mechanisms, or confirmation from Ukrainian officials within the excerpts provided. They also do not detail whether Russia or Ukraine will adhere uniformly to the ceasefire conditions during the two-day window.