Putin announces 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
newsApr 9, 20266237
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with Orthodox Easter, the Kremlin said. The truce begins Saturday at 16:00 local time and runs through the end of Sunday, totaling 32 hours. The Kremlin said it expects Kyiv to reciprocate; President Volodymyr Zelensky had signalled openness to an Easter truce. The pause provides a humanitarian respite, tests trust between the sides, and creates a brief tactical window.
Key Highlights
Putin announced a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter.
Ceasefire starts Saturday at 16:00 local time and ends late Sunday.
Kremlin says it expects Kyiv to reciprocate; Zelensky had signalled openness.