Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine

The proposed ceasefire is set to begin on Saturday evening and last until midnight on Sunday, according to the Kremlin.

While President Zelenskyy has called for a longer pause in hostilities to allow for humanitarian aid and diplomatic talks, the short-term truce is seen by many as a tactical maneuver.

The frontline in eastern Ukraine remains active, with both sides reporting drone strikes and artillery fire in the hours leading up to the announcement.

International observers are waiting to see if the guns will actually fall silent for the first time in months.