Russia announces unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Victory Day, warns of 'massive missile strike' on Kyiv if violated

Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine, set to begin at midnight Thursday (2100GMT) in observance of May 9 Victory Day celebrations. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that Moscow will halt all front-line hostilities and airstrikes until Sunday, but warned of a 'massive missile strike' on central Kyiv if Ukraine disrupts the celebrations or violates the truce.