Ukrainians mark end of WWII amid fragile ceasefire with Russia

To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement.

Accept Manage my choices

One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site.

Try again

02:04

Ukrainians mark end of WWII amid fragile ceasefire with Russia Europe

Issued on: 09/05/2026 - 18:19Modified: 09/05/2026 - 18:26

Share

As a temporary ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia comes into effect, residents across Ukraine reflect on the enduring toll of war and the uncertainty of peace. In Zaporizhzhia, mourners at a World War II memorial drew parallels between past and present suffering, while others in Kharkiv and Kyiv expressed cautious hope mixed with deep scepticism that the brief pause in fighting could lead to meaningful negotiations.

Video by: FRANCE 24 Keywords for this article

• Ukraine
• ceasefire
• Russia
• World War II

Read more Read less

Contact tracing begins after Hantavirus-hit cruise passengers disembarks in St. Helena

09/05/2026 Europe

Moscow marks Victory Day amid tight security

09/05/2026 Europe

'Atmosphere closer to wartime': Moscow’s muted Victory Day reflects growing security fears

09/05/2026 Europe

'Clean break' with Orban: Hungary's Magyar to usher in 'new era'

09/05/2026 Europe

Magyar to succeed Orban as Hungary's new prime minister

09/05/2026 Europe

Hungary’s Magyar set to be sworn in as new prime minister

09/05/2026 Europe

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands to evacuate passengers

09/05/2026 Europe

Russia marks Victory Day with scaled-back parade

09/05/2026 Europe

UK: The end of the traditional two-party system? Starmer faces crushing defeat in local polls

08/05/2026 Europe