Ukraine and Russia to Implement Easter Ceasefire Amid Stalled Diplomacy

A ceasefire between Russian and Ukrainian forces is set to take effect Saturday afternoon, coinciding with Orthodox Easter. The truce comes as a rare pause in hostilities after intense fighting, though its duration remains unclear. The development follows faltering US-led efforts to broker a broader resolution to the war. This temporary halt in fighting may offer a humanitarian reprieve, but it underlines the continuing deadlock in negotiations. Whether this signals room for confidence-building