Putin Announces Temporary Halt in Ukraine Conflict for Easter

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has initiated a cease-fire tied to the Easter holiday amidst ongoing hostilities in Ukraine.

In correspondence from a Kremlin meeting, Putin directed that Russian military activities must fully halt from 6 p.m. on Saturday until midnight on Monday, as reported by the Russian Foreign Ministry on Telegram.

The statement, motivated by humanitarian considerations, declared a suspension of military actions from this evening till the early hours of Monday: 'All military operations are hereby ordered to pause during this interval.'

Moreover, the Kremlin anticipates cooperative adherence from Ukraine but cautioned that Russian troops should remain vigilant against any breaches or provocations, as well as hostile measures that may arise.

As of now, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has yet to react to Putin's declaration.

Ongoing Developments

Stay tuned for further information as the situation evolves.