Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:53am on 20 Apr 2025,Sunday International
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary "Easter truce" in Ukraine, pausing military actions from 6 p.m. April 20 to midnight on April 21. The Kremlin expressed hope that Ukraine would reciprocate but warned of retaliation if the truce is violated. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded cautiously, calling it “another attempt by Putin to play with human lives,” and indicated Ukraine would commit to a full ceasefire only if Russia adheres to it. The move comes amid ongoing conflict, and international observers await Ukraine’s official stance on the ceasefire. Tensions remain high as both sides weigh their options. (PC: Kremlin Media)
