Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia's continued attacks despite a proposed ceasefire. Russia announced a ceasefire for May 8-9 but threatened missile strikes if Ukraine violated it. Ukraine declared an open-ended ceasefire from May 6 and conducted aerial attacks on Russian targets. Zelensky criticized Russia's actions as cynical and urged for real diplomacy, emphasizing the value of human life over military celebrations. The Kremlin is nervous about the upcoming Victory Day celebrations, scaling down events due to perceived threats.