Putin Declares 32-Hour Ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter
Vladimir Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter weekend, starting Saturday at 4 PM. This follows a proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt attacks on energy infrastructure during the holiday. Previous ceasefires have seen little success amid ongoing conflict.
- 01Putin's ceasefire lasts from Saturday at 4 PM until the end of Sunday.
- 02Ukrainian President Zelenskyy had earlier called for a pause in hostilities.
- 03Past ceasefires have largely failed, with both sides accusing each other of violations.
- 04The US has been mediating talks between Russia and Ukraine, but progress remains stalled.
- 05The conflict continues into its fifth year with no resolution in sight.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with the Orthodox Easter weekend, beginning Saturday at 4 PM and lasting until Sunday evening. This announcement follows a proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who suggested both sides refrain from targeting each other's energy infrastructure during the holiday. The Kremlin's decree emphasizes that Russian forces are to cease hostilities across all fronts but remain prepared for potential provocations. Previous ceasefire attempts, including a unilateral declaration last Easter, have seen both sides accuse each other of violations. Despite ongoing mediation efforts by the United States, significant progress in peace talks has not been achieved, as the conflict stretches into its fifth year. The situation remains tense along the approximately 800-mile (1,250-km) frontline, with both armies engaged in continuous combat.
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The ceasefire may provide temporary relief for civilians in Ukraine during the Orthodox Easter holiday, but the ongoing conflict continues to pose significant risks to their safety and well-being.
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