Russia and Ukraine agree to 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire
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Russia and Ukraine agree to 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire
"Russia's President Vladimir Putin announced a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirming that Ukraine will honor it. The pause in fighting will begin at 4pm Moscow time on Saturday and run until midnight on Sunday, covering Easter celebrations observed in both countries."
"Zelenskyy stated, 'People need an Easter without threats and a real move towards peace, and Russia has a chance not to return to attacks even after Easter.' This reflects Ukraine's desire for a peaceful resolution amid ongoing conflict."
"Despite the ceasefire announcement, the governor of Dnipropetrovsk region reported that Russian artillery and aerial attacks had killed two people, indicating that hostilities continue even as a temporary pause is set to begin."
Russia has declared a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, starting Saturday at 4pm Moscow time. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine will honor this ceasefire. The Kremlin stated that military operations would halt during this period, although Russian forces would remain prepared to respond to any violations. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for a peaceful Easter and indicated Ukraine's readiness for reciprocal actions. Despite the ceasefire, reports of ongoing attacks in Ukraine highlight the fragile situation, as diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict remain stalled.
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