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Putin Announces 'Easter Truce' In Ukraine

Easter is a major holiday for Christians
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday announced a surprise Easter truce in Ukraine, set to last until midnight on Sunday in what would be the most significant pause in the fighting throughout the three-year conflict.
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