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U.S.-brokered Russia-Ukraine ceasefire expires as both sides trade violation claims

The 72-hour U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreed for May 9-11 expired on May 11. Russia's defense ministry claimed Ukraine committed 23,802 violations, while Ukraine made similar accusations against Russia. Putin suggested over the weekend that the war is nearing its end but refused direct talks with Zelenskyy.

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