Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have intensified as both nations accuse each other of ceasefire violations ahead of Russia's Victory Day celebrations. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral ceasefire from May 8 to May 10, coinciding with the annual parade commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed this proposal as merely symbolic, advocating instead for a ceasefire beginning on the night of May 5-6. The disagreement over ceasefire dates escalated into violence, with Russia launching a significant aerial assault on Ukrainian cities, including Zaporizhzhia, resulting in at least 27 fatalities. Ukraine claims these attacks demonstrate Russia's lack of commitment to peace, while Russia accuses Ukraine of conducting drone strikes on its territory in the lead-up to the parade. The situation has prompted increased security measures in both capitals, with Moscow tightening security for the parade and warning foreign embassies in Kyiv to evacuate staff due to potential retaliatory strikes. This latest escalation underscores the profound mistrust between the two nations, as neither side seems willing to accept the other's ceasefire terms.