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    Russia's Putin Declares Unilateral Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine

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    Posted on April 19, 2025

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    Last updated: January 24, 2026

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    Putin declares a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, urging both sides to halt hostilities from Saturday evening until Sunday end.

    Putin Announces Unilateral Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine

    (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, ordering his forces to end hostilities at 6 p.m. Moscow time (1500 GMT) on Saturday until the end of Sunday.

    Putin said he assumed Ukraine would follow Russia's example, but told the chief of Russia's general staff, Valery Gerasimov, to ready Russian troops to repel any violations of the truce by Kyiv.

    (Reporting by Lucy Papachristou; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Putin declares a unilateral ceasefire for Easter.
    • •Ceasefire to start at 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday.
    • •Russia expects Ukraine to follow the truce.
    • •Russian troops are on alert for any violations.
    • •The ceasefire is set to last until the end of Sunday.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Russia's Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

    1What is the main topic?

    The article discusses Putin's announcement of a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, urging both sides to halt hostilities.

    2What is the duration of the ceasefire?

    The ceasefire is set to begin at 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday and last until the end of Sunday.

    3What is Russia's expectation from Ukraine?

    Russia expects Ukraine to follow the ceasefire, but Russian troops are prepared to respond to any violations.

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