Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a unilateral Easter truce in Ukraine, effective from April 19 evening until April 21 midnight. He warned Russian troops to be prepared for potential violations of the truce, highlighting skepticism about Ukraine's sincerity in peace negotiations. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha dismissed Putin's declaration, stating that "Putin's word cannot be trusted," and reaffirmed Kyiv's support for a 30-day truce proposal made by the US, which Moscow rejected. The Russian Defense Ministry clarified that adherence to the truce depends on mutual respect from Ukraine.
However, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said "Putin's word cannot be trusted" as Kyiv supports a prior proposal for a 30-day truce rejected by Moscow.
Putin stated, during a meeting with military officials, that the truce would last from April 19 to April 21, asserting that sincerity from Kyiv is expected.
The Russian Defense Ministry issued instructions ensuring its troops would adhere to the ceasefire, contingent upon it being mutually respected by Ukraine.
Putin expressed that the truce aimed to demonstrate Kyiv's willingness for peace talks, emphasizing readiness among troops for potential "provocations by the enemy."
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