conflictThursday, May 7, 2026event May 85 sources

Kremlin-Proposed Victory Day Ceasefire Collapses as Ukraine and Russia Exchange Attacks

A Kremlin-proposed ceasefire to mark Victory Day collapsed within hours, with both Ukraine and Russia reporting hundreds of violations. Russia declared a ceasefire from midnight May 8 until May 10, urging Ukraine to observe it, while Ukraine’s actions were described as terrorist by the Russian Defense Ministry. The conflict escalated as both sides continued military operations.

A Kremlin-proposed cease-fire to mark Victory Day collapsed within hours, as Ukraine and Russia reported hundreds of violations a day before a scaled-down military parade in Moscow. The collapse followed a timeline where Russia declared a ceasefire from midnight May 8 until May 10, urging Ukraine to observe and adhere to it. The Russian Defense Ministry accused Ukraine of deliberate destructive actions against Russia, confirming the Kiev regime’s terrorist nature.

Where Sources Diverge

rferl reports the collapse of the ceasefire and violations, while tass reports Russia declaring a ceasefire and urging Ukraine to adhere to it.

rferl

Kremlin-proposed cease-fire collapsed within hours, with hundreds of violations reported.

tass

Russia declares ceasefire from midnight May 8 until May 10, urging Ukraine to observe it.

tass reports Russia's warning of ceasefire break for Kiev, while rferl reports the ceasefire collapse and violations.

tass

Russia urges Ukraine to observe and adhere to the announced ceasefire.

rferl

Kremlin-proposed cease-fire collapsed within hours, with hundreds of violations reported.

Timelines

Sources

StateTASSMay 8, 12:21 PM
Truce commencement, Kiev’s ceasefire breaches — Russian Defense Ministry’s statements

Ukraine’s deliberate destructive actions against Russia confirm the Kiev regime’s terrorist nature, the Russian Defense Ministry said

PublicRadio Free EuropeMay 8, 10:39 AM
Kremlin-Proposed Victory Day Truce Collapses As Kyiv And Moscow Exchange Attacks

A Kremlin-proposed cease-fire to mark Victory Day collapsed within hours, as Ukraine and Russia reported hundreds of violations a day before a scaled-down military parade in Moscow.

StateTASSMay 8, 01:04 AM
Russian MFA on Victory Day, possible strikes on Kiev, Zelensky’s lies about ceasefire

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says Russia will respond decisively to any provocations by Kiev authorities. Planned celebrations abroad will proceed despite all "schemes"

StateTASSMay 7, 08:46 PM
IN BRIEF: Russian military on upcoming Victory Day, warning of ceasefire break for Kiev

Russia urges Ukraine to observe and adhere to the announced ceasefire

StateTASSMay 7, 08:00 PM
Russia declares ceasefire from midnight May 8 until May 10

This timing includes the days of commemorating the 81st anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War