As a temporary ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia comes into effect, residents across Ukraine reflect on the enduring toll of war and the uncertainty of peace. In Zaporizhzhia, mourners at a World War II memorial drew parallels between past and present suffering, while others in Kharkiv and Kyiv expressed cautious hope mixed with deep scepticism that the brief pause in fighting could lead to meaningful negotiations.
Ukrainians mark end of WWII amid fragile ceasefire with Russia
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Mon 19:31 - DW
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Mon 19:31 - DW All
Russia offers Ukraine May 8-9 ceasefire amid WWII anniversary, but threatens major reprisals in same breath
Mon 19:31 - DW World
Russia offers Ukraine May 8-9 ceasefire amid WWII anniversary, but threatens major reprisals in same breath
Mon 19:31 - DW Top
Russia offers Ukraine May 8-9 ceasefire amid WWII anniversary, but threatens major reprisals in same breath
Wed 02:58 - DW All
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Wed 02:58 - DW Top
Ukraine: Dozens killed hours before Kyiv-proposed ceasefire
Wed 05:30 - France 24
Ukraine reports Russian drone, missile attacks after Kyiv-declared ceasefire begins
Wed 09:09 - DW All
Dozens killed as Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking unilateral ceasefire
Wed 09:09 - DW Top
Dozens killed as Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking unilateral ceasefire
Wed 10:11 - France 24
Kyiv says Russia broke unilateral ceasefire with drone and missile attacks
Wed 11:53 - BBC Europe
Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten
Wed 12:59 - France 24
War in Ukraine: Russia attacks east and south Ukraine with over 100 drones
Wed 19:34 - Euronews
’Ukraine will respond in kind’, Zelenskyy says after Russia breaks Kyiv’s ceasefire
Thu 14:15 - France 24
Russian attacks kill 27 before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv
Fri 09:07 - DW All
Ukraine, Russia trade attacks despite 'ceasefire'
Fri 09:07 - DW Top
Ukraine, Russia trade attacks despite 'ceasefire'
Fri 09:07 - DW
Ukraine, Russia trade attacks despite 'ceasefire'
Fri 09:16 - France 24
Russia and Ukraine trade major attacks despite Victory Day ceasefire
Fri 12:44 - France 24
Russia forced to scale down its victory parade for the first time in almost 20 years
Fri 18:10 - France 24
Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
Fri 18:23 - Fox News
Trump announces surprise three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
Fri 18:24 - DW
Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
Fri 18:24 - DW All
Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
Fri 18:24 - DW Top
Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
Fri 18:52 - Euronews
Trump announces three-day of ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
Fri 18:57 - Sky News (UK)
Three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine announced
Sat 02:08 - The Hill
Trump hopes for 'big extension' on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
Sat 11:00 - The Guardian
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Sat 16:19 - France 24
Ukrainians mark end of WWII amid fragile ceasefire with Russia