Putin Declares Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine Conflict
In a surprise move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire in the Ukraine war to coincide with Orthodox Easter celebrations. The truce will be observed from April 11th through April 16th.
Moscow, Russia - In a move that has caught many by surprise, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The truce will be observed from Saturday afternoon, April 11th, through the end of Orthodox Easter on Sunday, April 16th.
The announcement comes after weeks of intensified fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces, with both sides suffering significant casualties. Putin stated that the ceasefire is intended to allow civilians and combatants alike to observe the important religious holiday without the threat of further violence.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, has cautiously welcomed the announcement, although he has expressed skepticism about Russia's commitment to upholding the truce. Ukraine has accused Russia of numerous ceasefire violations since the initial invasion in February 2022.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: BBC News
