Putin Declares Ceasefire with Ukraine for Orthodox Easter
Putin Announces Ceasefire With Ukraine For Orthodox Easter Holidays
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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine from April 11 to April 12, 2026, coinciding with the Orthodox Easter holidays. The truce follows a proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as ongoing negotiations to resolve the conflict remain stalled due to various geopolitical tensions.
- 01Putin's ceasefire is set for April 11-12, 2026, for Orthodox Easter.
- 02Ukrainian President Zelensky proposed the holiday truce through the US.
- 03The conflict has resulted in significant casualties and displacement.
- 04Negotiations have stalled amid demands for territorial concessions from Moscow.
- 05The war is the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a ceasefire with Ukraine from 16:00 (13:00 GMT) on April 11 until the end of April 12, 2026, in observance of the Orthodox Easter holidays. This decision follows a proposal for a holiday truce made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, communicated through the United States. The Kremlin stated that the General Staff has been instructed to halt combat operations during this period, while remaining prepared to counter any provocations. Despite several rounds of US-led negotiations, efforts to reach a lasting agreement have faltered, particularly as focus has shifted towards the Middle East. The ongoing conflict has resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths and displaced millions, marking it as the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II.
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The ceasefire may provide temporary relief to civilians affected by the conflict, allowing for humanitarian efforts during the Orthodox Easter period.
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