Ukraine: The Latest Breaking: 'Truce' as Putin orders sudden ceasefire in Ukraine - but is it too good to be true?
Apr 19, 2025
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Putin's 30-Hour Ceasefire
- Putin announced a 30-hour ceasefire supposedly for Easter, expecting Ukraine to reciprocate.
- Russia will remain ready to respond to provocations, challenging Ukraine's sincerity in peace talks.
Ukraine Skeptical of Ceasefire
- Ukraine sees the ceasefire as too short and lacks trust in Russia's intentions due to ongoing attacks.
- Ukraine is prepared to mirror Russia's actions, responding defensively and monitoring violations with evidence collection.
Ceasefire Verification Challenges
- It's very difficult to verify if the ceasefire is holding due to ongoing attacks and air alerts across Ukraine.
- Ukrainian officials report Russia continues shelling despite the announced truce.