Russia has announced a temporary ceasefire in the ongoing war with Ukraine to mark the Orthodox Easter holiday, offering a brief pause in hostilities along the front lines. The truce was declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a statement from the Kremlin.
The ceasefire is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. on April 11 and continue until the end of April 12, 2026, covering the Orthodox Easter weekend. Russian military units were instructed to halt combat operations across all fronts during this period while remaining alert for possible attacks or violations.
Moscow said it expects Ukraine to observe the same ceasefire, although Ukrainian officials had not immediately confirmed whether they would fully follow the announcement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had earlier suggested a holiday pause in fighting as a humanitarian gesture.
The brief truce comes amid continued heavy fighting in the conflict that began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. Previous temporary ceasefires and humanitarian pauses have often been fragile, with both sides accusing each other of violations. Analysts say that while the Easter ceasefire may provide a short humanitarian break, it is unlikely to significantly change the broader course of the war unless followed by longer diplomatic negotiations. News as Reported.
