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EASTER TRUCE: Putin Orders 30‑Hour Ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a 30‑hour Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, pausing operations from Saturday evening through Sunday night, while Ukraine’s President Zelensky and international allies expressed skepticism over Moscow’s intentions.

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Number 45 million – Americans on severe weather alert over Easter weekend.

Quote “Russia is trying to create ‘impression of ceasefire’” — Volodymyr Zelenskyy