Sat Apr 19 14:03:46 UTC 2025: ## Putin Announces Easter Truce in Ukraine

**Moscow, Russia** – Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for the Orthodox Easter holiday, the Kremlin announced today. The truce will commence on Saturday at 6 PM Moscow time (3 PM GMT) and conclude at midnight on Monday, April 21st. While the Kremlin expressed hope that Ukraine will reciprocate the gesture, the announcement does not indicate any formal agreement with Kyiv. The Easter ceasefire comes amidst ongoing intense fighting in various regions of Ukraine.

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