Putin Announces Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire in Ukraine over Orthodox Easter. It lasts 32 hours, starting Saturday at 4pm in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy had called for a pause in fighting. Then Putin announced the ceasefire.
Ukraine has expressed doubt about the ceasefire. Both sides broke a ceasefire last year.
Klear Note — Orthodox Easter is a major religious holiday celebrated in Russia and Ukraine. Ceasefires are temporary pauses in fighting between opposing sides.
Key Terms 2
- ceasefire an agreement to stop fighting for a set time
- Orthodox Easter Easter celebrated by Russian and Ukrainian Christians, often on a different date