Russian President Vladimir Putin last declared a truce on Easter’s eve MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. Russia will cease hostilities during the celebration of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, but will retaliate adequately if Ukraine attacks Russian positions or facilities, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "There will be no hostilities. However, if there is no reciprocity from the Kiev regime and they continue to attack our positions or facilities, we will retaliate," the spokesman told