A unilateral Russian ceasefire ordered by President Vladimir Putin was supposed to come into force along the entire front as of noon Moscow time (10am Paris time), Russian state television said, but journalists reported shelling on both sides of the frontline. The ceasefire, dismissed by Ukraine as an empty gesture and an attempt by Moscow to gain time to regroup its forces, was expected to last until late Saturday. Follow our blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).
