Putin-ordered Easter truce comes into force
An Easter ceasefire ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin has come into force and will last until the end of Sunday Read Full Article at RT.com
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Moscow has declared a pause in fighting from 16:00 Moscow time (13:00 GMT) on Saturday through Sunday
The Easter weekend ceasefire announced by Russia has come into force. President Vladimir Putin ordered the nation’s military to halt all operations against Ukrainian forces from 16:00 Moscow time (13:00 GMT) on Saturday until the end of Sunday.
According to the Kremlin, the move is a humanitarian gesture, not a substitute for a lasting peace with Ukraine.
The Russian military will be ready to respond to any Ukrainian offensive operations or provocations, Moscow stated.
“We expect the Ukrainian side to follow Russia’s lead,” the Kremlin said when it announced the ceasefire earlier this week.
Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky responded by claiming that Kiev was “ready for mirror steps.” He also called for a prolonged truce extending beyond the Easter weekend.
“We want not a ceasefire, but a lasting, sustainable peace,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday, commenting on the development. He added that peace could be reached if Zelensky “takes responsibility” and makes the necessary decisions.
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