Putin Declares Easter Truce in Ukraine Conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Saturday, April 19, an Easter truce in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which will commence this evening and extend until midnight Sunday. "Today, from 6 PM to midnight on Sunday, the Russian side announces an Easter truce," Putin stated in a televised address while speaking alongside Russian chief of staff Valery Gerasimov. The declaration comes amidst continued hostilities in the region and raises hopes for a temporary respite from violence as the Christian holiday approaches. This move emphasizes the complex nature of the conflict as both sides navigate potential opportunities for peace, albeit temporarily.
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