US EditionRussia, Ukraine Agree to Orthodox Easter Ceasefire
Ukraine said it would reciprocate as both sides have accused each other of breaking earlier short truces.
- On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, instructing forces to halt combat "in all directions" from 4 p.m. Saturday through Sunday.
- This move follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal earlier this week for a holiday truce via the United States; Moscow had previously rejected such calls, insisting instead on a comprehensive settlement.
- Defense Minister Andrei Belousov ordered Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov to cease military action, with troops instructed to "counter any possible provocations by the enemy" and aggressive actions.
- Hours later, Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine would reciprocate, stating, "Ukraine has repeatedly stated that we are prepared to take reciprocal measures," and emphasizing the need for an Easter "free from threats and real progress toward peace."
- Despite this truce, deep distrust persists as previous brief pauses were frequently violated by both sides, and diplomatic efforts to end the four-year conflict remain stalled while the United States shifts focus to Iran and the Middle East.
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Russia and Ukraine set to begin Easter truce
For the Easter of Orthodox Christians in Ukraine and Russia, the weapons should now remain silent for 32 hours during the war.Does the ceasefire in Moscow's war of aggression this time?In the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, a brief ceasefire on the occasion of the Orthodox Easter festival has officially entered into force. Russian President Vladimir Putin set it up for a total of 32 hours - from Saturday afternoon to 4 p.m. local time…
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A ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia is expected to come into effect this afternoon. Kiev initially proposed it for the Orthodox Easter holiday, but Russian President Putin ordered a halt to attacks on Thursday. The measure is expected to last until the end of Sunday.
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