Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared an Easter truce – the Russian Armed Forces stops all hostilities from 18.00 on 19 April to 00.00 on 21 April. This in reported in the Kremlin.
He also called on Kiev to follow the example of the Russian Federation.
‘We assume that the Ukrainian side will follow our example. At the same time, our troops must be ready to repel possible truce violations and provocations by the enemy, any of its aggressive actions,’ Putin’s statement said.
He also added that Ukraine’s actions during the ceasefire would show Kiev’s readiness for a peaceful settlement.