Former Stalingrad residents express hope for peace on the occasion of the three -day truce for “Victory Day”

Against the backdrop of huge flags in Volgograd, formerly Stalingrad, for the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany, 20 -year -old Kiril Bobitchev expresses hope for ending the war with Ukraine, after more than three years. “I would like the war already ended,” says 20 -year -old Kiril. “Losses are heavy for the country and budget,” he adds. Russian President Vladimir Putin today declared a cessation of hostilities from May 8 to 10, as part of the anniversary events for the end of World War II. The Easter truce had preceded it, with the warring sides being accused of violating each other. Putin said he expects Ukraine to give a ceasefire to the armed forces, stressing that Russian troops will be ready to respond to any violation of the truce. “Victory Day” is celebrated every year with a large military parade in Moscow […]
Source: News Beast

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