Summary
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a 32-hour ceasefire to observe Orthodox Easter. The pause in fighting will begin at 4 PM Moscow time on Saturday and run until midnight on Sunday. Both countries have agreed to the ceasefire, but past pauses have seen violations.
Key Facts
- Russia and Ukraine agreed to a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter.
- The ceasefire will start at 4 PM Moscow time on Saturday and end at midnight on Sunday.
- Ukraine stated they already proposed a similar pause and will honor it.
- There have been past accusations of breaches in temporary ceasefires by both sides.
- Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict are stuck, and major talks are not happening.
- Despite the ceasefire, humanitarian exchanges, like swapping soldiers' remains, continue.
