Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, effective from 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday until the end of Sunday. He emphasized that this pause in hostilities is based on humanitarian considerations, allowing for a temporary halt to military actions in the conflict. This announcement reflects an opportunity for humanitarian efforts amid ongoing violence, as Ukraine continues to face challenges due to the continuing unrest and military activities in the region.
'Based on humanitarian considerations ... the Russian side announces an Easter truce. I order a stop to all military activities for this period,' Putin told his military chief, Valery Gerasimov, at a meeting in the Kremlin.
Putin's announcement comes during ongoing hostilities in Ukraine, marking a momentary pause aimed at allowing humanitarian efforts during the Orthodox Easter.
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