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Putin Declares Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine Amid Continued Drone Strikes

The temporary truce, set to last from Saturday evening to Sunday night, comes as Ukraine reports overnight attacks causing damage in multiple regions.

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Russlands Präsident Wladimir Putin
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Overview

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a humanitarian Easter ceasefire from 17:00 CET Saturday to 23:00 CET Sunday.
  • Putin called on Ukraine to also observe the truce and instructed Russian troops to prepare for potential ceasefire violations.
  • Ukraine reported overnight attacks involving eight rockets and 87 drones, with damage recorded in five regions across the country.
  • The Ukrainian Air Force intercepted 33 drones and diverted 36 others using jamming technology during the attacks.
  • Russian General Valery Gerasimov stated that over 99% of the Kursk border region has been recaptured by Russian forces.