Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

President Putin has announced an “Easter truce” during which Russia will cease all “military operations” in Ukraine.

The Russian leader said the temporary ceasefire will last from 6pm local time on Saturday (4pm UK) until midnight on Monday.

Ukraine has not responded. Putin said he expected President Zelensky to “follow our example”.

In an update on Telegram, the Kremlin said: “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.

“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.”

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