Russia and Ukraine announce rival ceasefires as deadly strikes continue

"We have made our proposal, urging Russia to lay down arms and move to real diplomacy."

— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician

"It's utter cynicism to ask for silence to hold propaganda celebrations and to launch such missile-drone attacks every day beforehand."

— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician

"We believe that human life is of incomparably greater value than the 'celebration' of any anniversary."

— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician

"The fact Russia felt it couldn't hold a parade in Moscow without the goodwill of Ukraine means that it was time for Russian leaders to take steps to end their war."

— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician

"while Kyiv has not received any official requests for a truce, in the time left until midnight on Wednesday 'it is realistic to ensure' that a ceasefire takes effect."

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician

"the Russian authorities 'fear drones may buzz over Red Square' on May 9."

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician

"It is realistic to ensure that a ceasefire takes effect."

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician

"We announce a regime of silence starting from 00.00 on the night of May 5 to May 6."

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician

"We hope that the Ukrainian side will follow suit."

— Vladimir Putin , Politician

"It is not serious to expect it to observe a ceasefire during a Russian military holiday."

— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician