Putin announces temporary ceasefire, this is what was said in the statement.

The ministry says all military actions have been ordered to stop, adding that the decision was made given on the basis of humanitarianisation writes BBC, broadcast Periscope.

They say they expect the Ukrainian side to do the same.

“at the same time, our troops should be ready to back possible ceasefire violations and provocations from the enemy, any aggressive action of his”, the ministry's statement said. /Periscope/