Zelensky Announces Ceasefire Starting May 6, Ukraine Awaits Reciprocal Steps from Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared a ceasefire beginning on May 6, 2026, with varying start times reported by different outlets. The move was intended to be symmetric with Russia's 'Victory Day truce.' The announcement was met with mixed interpretations regarding the exact timing and conditions of the ceasefire.
Where Sources Diverge
TASS reported the ceasefire would start from midnight on May 6, while other sources such as Xinhua, Ukrinform, Straits Times, and Kyiv Independent reported the ceasefire would start on Wednesday, May 6.
Zelensky declared a ceasefire starting from midnight on May 6.
Ukraine announced a ceasefire regime starting Wednesday.
Ukraine announced a ceasefire from May 6.
Zelensky announced a ceasefire to go into effect on the night of May 5-6.
Zelensky announced an earlier ceasefire starting May 6, ahead of Russia's 'Victory Day truce'.
Sources
Zelensky announces earlier ceasefire starting May 6, ahead of Russia's 'Victory Day truce' The Kyiv Independent
We will be acting symmetrically starting from the above-mentioned time, Vladimir Zelensky wrote on his Telegram channel
Ukraine announces ceasefire from May 6, awaits reciprocal steps from Russia – Zelensky Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
Ukraine announces ceasefire regime starting Wednesday Xinhua
Ukraine's Zelenskiy announces ceasefire to go into effect on night of May 5-6 The Straits Times