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The UN took note of the Easter truce of the Russian Federation

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The United Nations (UN) has taken note of the Easter truce announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was announced on April 19 by the official representative of the UN Secretary General Stephane Dujarric.

"We take note of the announcement by the Russian Federation of a temporary Easter truce. We have consistently called for the establishment of a lasting ceasefire in Ukraine and reaffirm our support for meaningful efforts to establish a just, lasting and comprehensive peace that fully respects sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity in accordance with the UN Charter, international law and relevant UN resolutions," he said in a statement to reporters.

In turn, The Washington Post pointed out that Putin had announced a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine for humanitarian reasons.

On April 19, Putin announced the Easter truce. At the same time, he stressed that the Russian military must be ready to repel possible violations and provocations by Ukrainian militants.

At the same time, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani positively assessed the Easter truce announced by Putin.

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