Russia is expected to begin a self-declared three-day pause in fighting against Ukraine on Wednesday night, in a move derided by many Ukrainians and described by President Volodymyr Zelensky as little more than a “theatrical show”.

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Russia and Ukraine exchanged a barrage of strikes overnight on Tuesday, less than a day before Russia’s proposed ceasefire is set to begin.