The ceasefire will take effect from 0:00 on May 8 to the end of May 10, according to the announcement from the Kremlin on April 28.
The Kremlin said the decision was based on humanitarian considerations. President Putin has directed the suspension of all military activities against Ukrainian forces during this period.
Russia expects Ukraine to also comply with the ceasefire. However, Moscow warned that if Kiev violated the agreement, the Russian military would respond appropriately and effectively.
In the official message, the Kremlin emphasized: "Once again, Russia affirms its readiness for peace negotiations without preconditions, to completely resolve the Ukrainian crisis, and wishes for constructive cooperation with international partners".
This is not the first time Russia has proposed a temporary ceasefire. Earlier, on Passover (September 19-20, President Putin also declared a ceasefire, despite Moscow later accusing Ukraine of thousands of violations. However, the Russian Defense Ministry acknowledged that the level of fighting had decreased significantly during that time.
In addition to suspending the military campaign, Russia also issued a decisive message about the military situation. Russian presidential aide and Chairman of the Russian Maritime Council Nikolay Patrushev said Russia was getting closer to victory in a special military campaign.
On the occasion of the victory anniversary, we commemorate the heroes of the Great Wei Dynasty War - those who sacrificed for peace and fought against socialism. Today, the Russian soldiers are continuing their ancestral mission. Our victory was clearly shown.
Mr. Patrushev also warned that the world is facing the choice of survival - either continuing to sink into war, or building a fair international order where every nation has true sovereignty and security.
The move comes as the US is reviewing its role in the Ukrainian conflict.
According to some sources, US President Donald Trump pledged not to leave the peace process, although he had previously warned that Washington could withdraw from mediation efforts if there was no progress.
