US EditionRussia's Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, expects Ukraine to do the same
The Kremlin said Russia’s forces will halt combat in all directions and warned troops to be ready to counter any provocations.
- 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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Several times Kiev proposed a ceasefire over Easter – now Moscow agrees. There should be no attacks for just under a day and a half.
Ukraine and Russia Announce 32-Hour Easter Ceasefire
Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for the Orthodox Easter holidays, the warring countries’ leaders said on April 9th, announcing a rare 32-hour halt in fighting. With talks on ending the four-year-old conflict derailed by the Middle East war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this week that he had made a holiday truce proposal through the United States. The Kremlin said that “a ceasefire is declared from 16:00 on April 11th until the …
Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Zelensky agrees
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a 32-hour ceasefire over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv would abide by the measure. The ceasefire for Orthodox Easter celebrations on Sunday coincides with a pause in US-led efforts to clinch a settlement to the four-year-old conflict amid hostilities in Iran and the broader Middle East. Putin's announcement was similar to a 30…
For more than four years, Ukraine and Russia have been at war. According to the New Obs, it is through a Kremlin communiqué that the truce was announced. "By decision of the Supreme Commander, [...] Vladimir Putin, in connection with the next Orthodox Passover Feast (the Resurrection of Christ), a cease-fire is decreed from 16 hours [five hours, Paris time] on 11 April until the end of the day of 12 April two thousand twenty-six". For his part, …
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a 32-hour ceasefire with Ukraine to mark the Orthodox Easter holiday, following a previous offer from Volodymyr Zelensky to respect a pause in hostilities.
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