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The Russian Defense Ministry announced that a ceasefire will be declared on May 8 and 9 in honor of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War "The Russian Armed Forces will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of festive events. Russia, in connection with the declaration of a ceasefire, expects the Ukrainian side to follow its example," the military stated. The ministry also said that in the event of attempts by Ukraine to disrupt the Victory Day celebrations, the Russian Armed Forces will launch a massive retaliatory missile strike on the center of Kiev. "Despite the available capabilities, Russia has previously refrained from striking the center of Kiev for humanitarian reasons," the Defense Ministry stated. Otherwise, the Defense Ministry will advance warning the civilian population of Kiev and employees of foreign diplomatic missions of the need to leave the city in a timely manner.