Putin Announces Temporary Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine

April 19, 2025, 11:20 am

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, effective from 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday until midnight the day after Easter Sunday. According to Kremlin statements, the measure is grounded in humanitarian concerns and is intended to facilitate prisoner exchanges and the safe delivery of aid. The ceasefire comes amid prolonged conflict in the region and promises a brief pause in hostilities, offering a potential opening for diplomatic discussions if all parties adhere to the agreed terms.


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According to the Kremlin, the ceasefire will last from 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday to midnight following Easter Sunday.

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Russia previously announced that it had pushed Ukrainian forces from one of their last remaining footholds in the Kursk region

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, the Kremlin said Saturday. According to the Kremlin, the ceasefire will last from 6 p.m. Moscow time (1500 GMT) on Saturday to midnight (2100 GMT) following Easter Sunday. “Guided by humanitarian considerations,...


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