What is the main reason for Russia's sudden announcement of a ceasefire?

20 April, 2025, 10:20 pm

Last modified: 20 April, 2025, 10:19 pm

What is the main reason for Russia's sudden announcement of a ceasefire?

20 April, 2025, 10:20 pm

Last modified: 20 April, 2025, 10:19 pm

Time, duration, and unilateral declarations— these three aspects again demonstrated Russia's ambivalence regarding peace. Hours after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump stated that an urgent positive message from the Kremlin was needed for peace; Putin announced a ceasefire in observance of Easter Sunday.

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