Putin announces truce with Ukraine during Orthodox Easter celebrations
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire with Ukraine for the Orthodox Easter holidays, effective from April 11th to April 12th, 2026.
This move follows a similar holiday truce proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The Kremlin stated that Russian troops are instructed to cease combat operations but remain ready to counter any enemy provocations.
Putin announces Easter ceasefire
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