Putin announces an Easter truce: temporary suspension of military operations in Ukraine

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The cease-fire will last until midnight between Sunday to Monday. “The Russian Armed Forces they must be ready to reject any violations And provocations by the enemy, “clarified the Russian presidentmentioned by Ria novosti.

Putin Consider the respite like a test bench of the “Availability of the Kiev regime to peacefully resolve the question ». «Based on humanitarian considerationstoday, from 18 to midnight between Sunday to Monday, the Russian part declares one Easter truce. Order that all military shares are interrupted for this period, “said Putin during a meeting with the Chief of staff, Valery Gerasimovwho communicated to the President that the Russian Armed Forces they regained the 99% of the territories of the Kursk region who had been occupied by Ukrainian forces.

«Our decision on Easter respite will demonstrate how sincere the Availability of the Kiev regime and its ability to respect the agreementsto participate in the process of peace negotiations aimed at eliminating the Deep causes of the Ukrainian crisisPutin added.

The Russian Defense Ministry specified that the cease-fire It is introduced for humanitarian purposes and will be observed by Moscow forces provided that it is respected by those of Kiev.

Putin: “Kiev’s reaction will show how much peace wants”

Kiev’s reaction to the truce announced by Russia will show how much Ukrainian wants and is able to peacefully resolve the conflict. This was said by Russian President Vladimir Putin quoted by Moscow agencies. Russia, added Putin, remains open to negotiations and “welcomes” the peace efforts of the US President Donald Trump as well as the Chinese XI Jinping, of the other Brics countries and “all supporters of a just and peaceful solution of the Ukrainian crisis”.