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Zelensky Proposes May 5 Ceasefire; Russia Cuts Parade, Loses Land

5/6/2026

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President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a cease-fire to start on 5 May, probing Russia’s willingness before Victory Day.
Ukrainian Flamingo cruise missiles struck an institute in Cheboksary, killing two and injuring over 30.
Russian forces dropped glide bombs on Zaporizhzhya, killing nine and wounding about a dozen.
Russia lost 116 sq km in April—the first loss in years—and announced a Victory Day parade without vehicles or cadets, citing a Ukrainian terrorist threat.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a cease-fire to start on 5 May, probing Russia’s willingness before Victory Day.
Ukrainian Flamingo cruise missiles struck an institute in Cheboksary, killing two and injuring over 30.
Russian forces dropped glide bombs on Zaporizhzhya, killing nine and wounding about a dozen.
Russia lost 116 sq km in April—the first loss in years—and announced a Victory Day parade without vehicles or cadets, citing a Ukrainian terrorist threat.