Russia and Ukraine want to stop fighting. This is called a cease-fire. Russia will not fight on May 8 and 9. On these days, Russia celebrates the victory in World War 2. The Russian president Vladimir Putin ordered this. But Russia threatens with violence. If Ukraine disturbs the break, Russia wants to attack the city Kiev. Kiev is the capital city of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian president is named Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He also announced a cease-fire. It should start on Wednesday night. But he says: Russia is not serious. Russia attacked Ukraine again at night. People died in different regions. In the Poltava region, 4 people died. In the Kharkiv region, 7 people died in a rocket attack.
Ukraine also attacked targets in Russia. A large oil factory burned down. Russia says: They shot down many drones from Ukraine. Experts say: Russia lost some land last month. Ukraine won back a small piece of land. Both sides blame each other for bad deeds.
Cease-fire announced in the Ukraine war
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Definitions
- Cease-fire
- A cease-fire is a time in war without shooting. The soldiers stop fighting for a while. Often this happens to help people or to celebrate.
- Drone
- A drone is a small plane without a pilot. People steer it with a remote control. In war, drones can carry cameras or bombs.
- Rocket attack
- In a rocket attack, an army shoots big rockets at a target. These rockets fly far and explode with much power.
People
- Vladimir Putin
- Vladimir Putin is the president of Russia. He gave the order to attack Ukraine.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the president of Ukraine. He leads his country in the war against Russia.
Locations
- Ukraine
- Ukraine is a country in the east of Europe. Russia attacked it.
- Russia
- Russia is the biggest country in the world. It lies in Europe and Asia.
- Kiev
- Kiev is the biggest city and the capital city of Ukraine.
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