President Vladimir V. Putin has ordered a halt to Russian military activities against Ukraine for an Easter truce, aimed at showing the Trump administration that Moscow is still open to negotiations. During a televised meeting, Putin expressed hope that Ukraine would reciprocate this gesture. He emphasized that Kyiv's response would indicate its willingness to participate in peace talks. The announcement follows a similar unilateral truce declared earlier for Eastern Orthodox Christmas, which Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky had labeled as cynical posturing to allow for military repositioning. The situation remains fluid, as Ukraine's response is awaited.
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has ordered his forces to cease military activities against Ukraine during an Easter truce, seeking to demonstrate openness to peace talks.
Mr. Putin suggested that the Ukrainian side's response would reveal its willingness and ability to engage in negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict.
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