Russia announces a three-day truce in Ukraine starting next week.

• Putin declares a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day in WWII.

• The truce, ordered on humanitarian grounds, will run from May 8 to May 10.

• Ukraine insists on a longer and immediate truce, stating it is ready for a “lasting, reliable, and complete ceasefire” for at least 30 days.

• Russia warns that in case of violations, Russian armed forces will provide an adequate and efficient response.

• Ukraine has previously agreed to a full 30-day ceasefire proposal from US President Donald Trump.