Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the suspension of all hostilities 18:00 on April 19 until 00:00 on April 21, the Kremlin press service reports.
The head of state said this after listening to the report of the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov on the situation at the line of contact.
“Guided by humanitarian considerations, today from 18 hours to zero hours from Sunday to Monday the Russian side declares an Easter truce. I order to stop all military operations for this period. We assume that the Ukrainian side will follow our example. At the same time, our troops must be ready to repel possible violations of the truce and provocations by the enemy, any aggressive actions,” the president said.
During the meeting, Gerasimov reported that 99.5 percent of the territory of Kursk region has been liberated so far, and the AFU’s attempts to enter Belgorod region have been prevented. At the moment, all six Russian groups are on the offensive in 11 directions.
Let’s be honest, both sides have broken ceasefires before. I’ll believe in the truce when I see no more air raid sirens and shelling.
It’s hard to trust these announcements when there are still reports of attacks. Actions speak louder than words. I hope for real peace, not just political gestures.
I really hope this Easter truce will bring at least a little relief to civilians. Even a short break from fighting can save lives. Let’s pray both sides respect the ceasefire. 🕊
As someone with family near the frontline, I’m grateful for any pause in fighting. Even a day or two of peace is precious. Wishing safety to everyone this Easter. ✝️
Easter is a time for forgiveness and new beginnings. I hope this ceasefire can inspire real dialogue and a path to peace for both nations. 🌅
Interesting to see how symbolic holidays like Easter are used in modern conflicts. I wonder if this truce will make any difference or just be another PR move.
Thanks for the update! The prisoner exchange during the truce is a positive sign. Maybe it’s a small step toward more meaningful negotiations.
It is interesting how moments of pause in conflict can remind us of the fragile balance between war and peace. This brief truce reflects not just a military decision but also a human instinct for rest and reflection amid chaos. It makes one wonder if such pauses hold the potential to open paths toward understanding, or if they simply highlight how transient peace can be. Sometimes, even the shortest breath of calm can teach us the value of harmony, making us question what it truly means to live without strife. 🌿🕊️
It’s hard to believe that a genuine ceasefire could come from a party that immediately prepares to respond to provocations and claims to have liberated almost all of a region while still advancing offensively in multiple directions. This so-called truce reads more like a strategic pause than a true step toward peace. If the goal was truly humanitarian, wouldn’t there be genuine efforts to de-escalate rather than maintain a war footing under the guise of a holiday truce?
It’s interesting to see a temporary pause in such a tense situation, even if it’s just for a short time. Moments like these highlight how complex and fragile the efforts for peace really are. Hoping for more opportunities where dialogue and understanding can take the front seat 😊
Seems like the perfect recipe for peace: announce a truce that lasts less than two days, remind everyone to stay ready for a fight just in case, and throw in a progress report that sounds suspiciously like a war game scoreboard. Nothing says goodwill like gearing up for potential provocations right after pledging to stop hostilities. Makes you wonder if the Easter truce is more about optics than actual peace.
This temporary ceasefire brings a glimmer of hope amidst so much tension and conflict. 🙏 It’s hard not to wish that both sides truly honor this pause and prioritize peace, even if only for a short time. The mention of readiness for any provocations reminds me how fragile this moment really is. 😔 Still, the idea of an Easter truce feels symbolically important, like a chance to catch a breath and perhaps see the humanity beyond the conflict. 🌿 Let’s hope this can be the start of more meaningful steps toward lasting calm.
Looks like the Easter truce is kind of like hitting the pause button on a video game, just long enough to catch your breath and maybe have some chocolate eggs. Hopefully both sides can keep up the spirit and not press play on the aggression right after midnight. Fingers crossed the troops use their energy for something less dramatic than revving up for the next round.
This pause in fighting, even if brief, feels like a small but meaningful step towards hope and peace in such difficult times. It reminds us how important it is to hold onto moments of humanity and compassion, no matter the challenges ahead. May this truce inspire more understanding and a true desire to find lasting solutions 🌿