Russia and Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire. The ceasefire is from May 9th to May 11th. Russia initiated the ceasefire.
Russia did not want a bad image on TV. Western journalists were not allowed onto the stands. Russia feared drones and cyber attacks.
The ceasefire was a strategic move. Previously, Russia did not do this. It showed weakness.
There was no silence on the frontlines. Drone attacks continued. The military situation did not change much.
Russia and Ukraine did not agree on prisoner exchanges. Ukraine speaks of 1,000 prisoners. Russia speaks of 500. The US wanted to exchange thousands, but Russia changed that.
The Russian president did not want major exchanges. Now only 200 people are allowed to be exchanged. Russia wants to show its conditions.
Russia's air defense has problems. They do not protect themselves against Ukrainian drones. Ukrainian drones hit air defense systems.
Russia uses an average of 200 drones per day. Sometimes up to 500. Ukraine also uses more drones – up to 200 per day.