Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine for humanitarian reasons. The ceasefire will last from 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday until midnight Sunday, coinciding with Easter celebrations. Putin expects Ukraine to follow suit but also warns Russian troops to be prepared for any enemy provocations. President Donald Trump stated that negotiations between Ukraine and Russia were reaching a critical point, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested that the U.S. may move on from efforts to broker a peace deal if there is no progress soon. Despite a day of talks in Paris, it is uncertain if the ceasefire is a genuine step towards de-escalation or a strategic pause. In January 2023, a similar ceasefire ordered by Putin for Orthodox Christmas was rejected by Ukraine and its allies as a cynical move to gain time on the battlefield. The current ceasefire announcement comes amid mounting international pressure and Trump’s strong rhetoric, hinting at the complexity of the situation. It remains to be seen how both sides will respond to this temporary ceasefire and whether it will lead to any significant progress towards peace in the region.
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