Russia’s Putin declares Easter ceasefire in Ukraine conflict

Putin declares Easter ceasefire, Kyiv reacts with skepticism

30 hours instead of 30 days - that's how Ukraine's foreign minister described Vladimir Putin's Easter ceasefire announcement.

Putin orders 'Easter truce' in Ukraine but Zelensky says Russian air strikes continue

Vladimir Putin has declared a unilateral 30-hour Easter ceasefire in Ukraine on Saturday, despite Volodymyr Zelensky warning that Russian air strikes continued on Saturday.Putin ordered fighting to stop as of 6pm Moscow time (2pm BST) on Saturday until midnight on Easter Sunday.“Based on humanitarian considerations … the Russian side announces an Easter truce. I order a stop to all military activities for this period,” Putin told Valery Gerasimo…

Putin announces ‘Easter truce’ as Russia, Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners

Russian President Vladimir Putin called for a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine for the Easter weekend, citing “humanitarian considerations,” as the two countries swapped hundreds of prisoners of war. The truce was slated to begin on Saturday at 6 p.m. local time and last until midnight after Easter Sunday, the Kremlin said. “I order that all military actions be stopped for this period,” Putin announced Saturday at a meeting with Russia’s chief of …

Easter surprise or windy? Kremlin chief Putin surprisingly announces a ceasefire. Simultaneous air attacks in Ukraine make Kiev doubt his words.

Tensions Flare as Putin Declares Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine

Tensions Flare as Putin Declares Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine In a move met with skepticism, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a 30-hour unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine over the Easter weekend, aiming to halt hostilities from Saturday evening until Sunday night. The announcement was made amid calls for renewed peace negotiations and an urgent warning from Washington regarding the potential end of mediation efforts.Despite Putin's ceasefir…

Putin declares Easter ceasefire but Ukraine says Russia still firing | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a unilateral 30-hour Easter ceasefire in Ukraine today, after Washington said it could abandon peace talks within days unless the Moscow and Kyiv show they are ready to stop the war.