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MOSCOW, April 28 (KUNA) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Monday a four-day ceasefire in Ukraine starting on May 8 on the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in the World War II.
Putin took this decision for humanitarian considerations, Russia's news agency (RIA Novosti) quoted the Kremlin as saying, hoping that Kiev would take a similar step.
The Kremlin warned Russia's forces will properly and effectively respond to any Ukrainian violation of the ceasefire, it stated.
The statement renewed Russia's readiness for peace talks without previous conditions to address roots of the Ukrainian crisis and boost collaboration with international partners. (end)
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