Russia’s armed forces will take all necessary measures to ensure security during the celebrations MOSCOW, May 4. /TASS/. Russia declares a ceasefire on May 8 and 9 to honor the celebration of the Soviet people’s victory in the Great Patriotic War, the Russian defense ministry said as it warned that should Ukraine try to disrupt Victory Day celebrations in Russia, the Russian army will strike downtown Kiev. TASS has summed up the ministry’s key statements. Security measures The ceasefire was