Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, has announced a temporary ceasefire in the war in Ukraine.

The Kremlin has said the ceasefire will run from the morning of 8 May until 11 May.

In a statement, Putin declared the ceasefire “based on humanitarian considerations” for the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two.

Ukraine has not yet responded.

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A translation of the statement said: “Russia believes that the Ukrainian side should follow this example.

“In the event of violations of the ceasefire by the Ukrainian side, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will give an adequate and effective response.

“The Russian side once again declares its readiness for peace talks without preconditions, aimed at eliminating the root causes of the Ukrainian crisis, and constructive interaction with international partners.”

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