Ukraine Conflict: Putin Announces Temporary Easter Ceasefire
Russian President Putin declares a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter, following calls from Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy. But will this truce hold, or is it just another tactical move?
Moscow - In a surprise move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine for the Orthodox Easter holiday. The 36-hour truce is set to begin on the evening of April 22nd, the start of the Easter weekend.
This comes after repeated calls from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a ceasefire, particularly during religious holidays. However, Russia has continuously rejected such proposals in the past, only engaging in short, unilateral ceasefires as it insists on a permanent political solution to the conflict.
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Source: Deutsche Welle
