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Putin's Ceasefire Fails Amid Ongoing Ukrainian Attacks

5/8/2025

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Putin's Ceasefire Controversy

In a dramatic turn, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine for Victory Day, beginning May 8. However, the reality on the ground told a different story, with relentless bombings in Sumy and Mykolaiv. Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the ceasefire as mere theatrics, while Ukrainian drones struck Moscow, causing chaos in the skies before the festivities.

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Oman Brokers Ceasefire

A ceasefire has been brokered by Oman between the Houthis and the US, halting hostilities in the Red Sea. President Trump declared the Houthis' surrender, leading to a pause in US airstrikes. Despite this, the Houthis remain committed to supporting Gaza, while escalating Israeli airstrikes on Sanaa heighten regional tensions.

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Putin's Ceasefire Controversy

In a dramatic turn, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine for Victory Day, beginning May 8. However, the reality on the ground told a different story, with relentless bombings in Sumy and Mykolaiv. Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the ceasefire as mere theatrics, while Ukrainian drones struck Moscow, causing chaos in the skies before the festivities.

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