Vladimir Putin, during a gathering with the Chief of General Staff of the Russian Federation, Walerij Gierasimova announced “the Easter truce”. The decision is to enter into force at 18 Moscow time (17 in Poland – ed.) and last 30 hours.
Russian leader announced his decision during a visit to the Kremlin Most crucial Russian military commander Walerija Gierasimov.
– Based on humanitarian reasons, present from 6:00 to 00:00 from Sunday to Monday the Russian side Announces Easter truce. I command cessation of any armed action For this period, Putin stated.
At the same time, the Kremlin dictator appealed to representatives of the army to be ready to defy any attacks by Ukrainians.
– Our troops must be prepared to defy possible ceasefire violations and provocation from the enemy, all his aggressive actions – he added, explaining at the same time that Ukraine's reaction to the truce would be a signal to the world, whether this country was actually ready to end the war.
Vladimir Putin's decision should be considered unilateral. The authorities in Kiev, for the moment, did not mention to this information.
War in Ukraine. General Gierasimov ordered the Russian army
A minute after Vladimir Putin announced the Easter truce, which will start at 6 p.m. Moscow time, there was a message on the Russian Ministry of Defence website announcing order given by General Walerij Gierasimov.
"Gierasimov issued instructions to group commanders in a peculiar region of military operations (propagand designation of war in Ukraine – ed.) ceasefire and conduct of war activities“ It’s written.
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