Pence told CNN that the Russian president "only understands power" and that the U.S. should maintain its support for Kyiv against Russian aggression. Ukraine has agreed to a U.S.-

Putin declared a three-day ceasefire to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union and its allies over Nazi Germany in World War Two.

The Kremlin on Tuesday said that Russian forces still planned to cease fire in Ukraine from May 8-10 on President Vladimir Putin’s orders, but would respond if Ukrain attempts to strike Russian positions.