Orthodox Easter Truce Begins After Heavy Pre-Ceasefire Strikes

A temporary ceasefire marking Orthodox Easter took effect Saturday, following a series of intense exchanges between Russian and Ukrainian forces. Moscow announced the 32-hour truce, starting at 4 p.m. local time, in response to earlier calls by Ukraine's President Zelensky for a holiday pause in fighting. The prelude to the ceasefire saw both sides trading heavy strikes, underscoring the fragility of the agreement. While the timing aligns with Orthodox Easter traditions, its brevity fuels skepti