Three-day ceasefire in Ukraine that was unilaterally declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin last month was set to come into effect at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday (midnight Moscow time), as Russia prepares to mark the anniversary of its World War II Victory Day on Friday.

Russia announced the start of a ceasefire with Ukraine, lasting for three days, as previously announced by Vladimir Putin, according to Russian media. Despite the lack of official confirmation from the Ministry of Defense,

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (May 7) there would be more information in the next day on a potential new proposal for a hostage release deal and ceasefire in Gaza. "A lot of talk going on about Gaza right now,

President Donald Trump announced the U.S. and the Houthis had agreed to suspend their bombing campaigns, marking an end to the U.S.’s 50-day offensive in Yemen.