Russia initiates short ceasefire after fresh strikes in Ukraine

Russia implemented a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter starting Saturday at 4 p.m. local time. The announcement follows a recent exchange of strikes leading up to the truce, with both sides continuing intense hostilities through the week. The temporary calm is set to last until midnight Sunday, offering a brief pause in a conflict that shows little sign of slowing. The ceasefire coincides with a week-old proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who suggested suspending military ac