Ukraine's FM accuses Russia of overnight ceasefire violation

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has accused Russia of violating a ceasefire initiated by Kyiv overnight, reporting continued attacks involving drones and missiles.

In a statement posted on X, Sybiha said Russian forces launched 108 drones and three missiles between May 5 and 6, with strikes continuing into the morning in the cities of Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia, Caliber.Az reports. 

Russia violated the ceasefire initiated by Ukraine at midnight between May 5th and 6th.

Russian attacks with the use of 108 drones and 3 missiles continued throughout the night, including morning strikes on Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia.

Moscow once again ignored a realistic and…

— Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 (@andrii_sybiha) May 6, 2026

He stated that Moscow had ignored what he described as a “realistic and fair” call to end hostilities, supported by other countries and international organisations. According to Sybiha, the continued attacks demonstrate that Russia is not committed to peace, dismissing what he called “fake” ceasefire proposals linked to May 9.

Sybiha also criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that the Kremlin prioritises symbolic events over human lives.

The Ukrainian minister called for increased international pressure on Russia, including additional sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and accountability measures, alongside expanded support for Ukraine across multiple sectors.

By Sabina Mammadli