Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, starting on Saturday at 4pm Moscow time. The pause in fighting is aimed at allowing both countries to celebrate Easter in peace. Despite this temporary truce, there have been reports of continued violence in Ukraine, with two people killed by Russian attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Why It Matters
The short Easter ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv comes amid stalled diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing war. Despite some humanitarian exchanges between the two sides, including the return of soldiers’ remains, the conflict shows no sign of resolution. President Zelenskyy warns of increasing pressure on Ukraine in the coming months, both on the battlefield and diplomatically, making the period until September crucial in determining the future of the conflict.
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