Ukraine war latest: Putin declares ‘Easter truce’ and says Russia will cease ‘all military operations’ until Monday |
Russia says it will cease “all military operations” as part of an “Easter truce” in Ukraine.
In an update on the Kremlin’s Telegram, Vladimir Putin says the temporary ceasefire will last from 6pm today (4pm UK time) until Monday.
“Guided by humanitarian considerations, today from 18:00 to midnight from Sunday to Monday, the Russian side declares an Easter truce. I order all military actions to be stopped for this period.”
Moscow says it assumes the Ukrainian side “will follow our example”. Kyiv has not yet issued a response to the proposal.
“At the same time, our troops must be ready to repel possible violations of the truce and provocations from the enemy, any of its aggressive actions,” it adds.
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