# Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating a unilateral two-day ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin to cover the anniversary celebrations of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. Four years since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine triggered the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War Two, they are still fighting each other. The Russian Defence Ministry said 264 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow had been downed early this morning. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces continued to strike Ukrainian positions during the night on Friday.
Russia, Ukraine fight on despite ceasefire proposal