Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a brief ceasefire for Orthodox Easter. The truce will come into effect at 6:00 PM local time on Saturday and will last until midnight from Sunday to Monday, as announced by the leader today.
Putin justified this decision based on humanitarian considerations, seeking to promote a peaceful environment during this important religious holiday for the Orthodox community. It is important to highlight that this temporary measure aims to reduce violence in the affected areas and allow the population to celebrate Easter in a safer and more peaceful setting.
"Guided by humanitarian considerations, the Russian side announces an Easter truce from 6:00 PM local time today until midnight on Sunday," stated the Russian president regarding the proposed truce. It is important to remember that Orthodox Easter is a significant religious celebration for millions of people in Russia and other parts of the world, so this pause in hostilities is seen as a gesture of goodwill and respect towards the religious community.
