Vladimir Putin orders three-day ceasefire in war with Ukraine

In the event of violations by the Ukrainian side, Russia's armed forces would give an "adequate and effective response", the statement said

The Kremlin said the 72-hour ceasefire would run from the start of May 8 to the end of May 10, and Russia called on Ukraine to join it as well. Picture: AP

Vladimir Putin has declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8-10 as Russia celebrates the anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War.

The announcement came as US president Donald Trump’s administration decides whether a deal to end the more than three-year war is within reach.