Ukraine, Putin: "Easter ceasefire will show how much Kiev wants peace"

Milano, April 19 (LaPresse) – "Our decision on the Easter truce will demonstrate how sincere Kiev's regime is, its willingness and ability to honor agreements, and to participate in the peace negotiation process aimed at eliminating the root causes of the Ukrainian crisis."

This is what Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with Russian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov, where he announced a ceasefire for Easter in Ukraine. This was reported by the Russian news agency Ria Novosti.