Putin's order for three-day truce with Ukraine enters into force

Russian President Vladimir Putin's truce aimed at testing Ukraine's readiness for peace has taken effect ahead of his Victory Day parade. However, Kyiv has branded the move a farce, rejecting it as an unnecessary escalation while advocating for a 30-day ceasefire instead. The initiative was unilaterally authorized by Putin on Friday, with no indication that even world leaders present were observing the pause.