US EditionRussia, Ukraine Agree to Orthodox Easter Ceasefire
Ukraine said it would reciprocate as both sides have accused each other of breaking earlier short truces.
- On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, instructing forces to halt combat "in all directions" from 4 p.m. Saturday through Sunday.
- This move follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal earlier this week for a holiday truce via the United States; Moscow had previously rejected such calls, insisting instead on a comprehensive settlement.
- Defense Minister Andrei Belousov ordered Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov to cease military action, with troops instructed to "counter any possible provocations by the enemy" and aggressive actions.
- Hours later, Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine would reciprocate, stating, "Ukraine has repeatedly stated that we are prepared to take reciprocal measures," and emphasizing the need for an Easter "free from threats and real progress toward peace."
- Despite this truce, deep distrust persists as previous brief pauses were frequently violated by both sides, and diplomatic efforts to end the four-year conflict remain stalled while the United States shifts focus to Iran and the Middle East.
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Russian President Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire in the war against Ukraine, which will take place during the upcoming Orthodox Easter, the Kremlin said.
Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire – soldiers believe the fighting will continue (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,506)
Vladimir Putin announces a ceasefire from Saturday (11 April) at 16:00 until Sunday at 24:00, to mark the Orthodox Easter. Traditionally, such a brief ceasefire is an opportunity to evacuate the wounded, bring in ammunition, water and food, and to rotate soldiers in the front line.
Russia suspends the attacks for 32 hours, Ukraine signals approval. However, experience shows that such ceasefires are fragile, and trust remains scarce.
Deaths and material damage are reported from both eastern Ukraine and southern Russia. The ceasefire is expected to last from Saturday afternoon to Sunday evening.
Several times Kiev proposed a ceasefire over Easter – now Moscow agrees. There should be no attacks for just under a day and a half.
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